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Duke Ellington By Patsy Martin Marshall Primary School April 15, 2002
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Early Life Born in 1899 in Washington, D.C. Parents enrolled him in piano lessons. He called it an “umpy-dump” sound and quit lessons.
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As a teenager, he taught himself to play his own style of ragtime.
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History of Band Formed a band called the Washingtonians. In 1927,the band began playing in New York’s Cotton Club. It was broadcast on the radio.
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Duke Ellington plugs his ears so he can hear the music of his band.
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Duke Ellington having lunch with his wife, Bea and a friend.
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Colorful ties belonging to Duke Ellington.
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Dancers at Hurricane Club. They are dancing to the music of Duke Ellington.
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A soldier and his girlfriend dancing at the Hurricance to the music of Duke Ellington.
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A sailor and his girlfriend dance to the music of Duke Ellington.
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Band Members
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Bass fiddle player in the orchestra.
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Sonny Greer played the drums.
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Lawrence Brown, trombonist.
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The Trumpet Section
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Duke directs his band at The Hurricane Ballroom.
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Toby Hardwick played the saxophone.
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In 1939, Duke hired Billy Strayhorn to write songs for him. They composed music together.
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Carnegie Hall In 1943, Duke played Black, Brown, and Beige at Carnegie Hall. This performance proved that he had become a master maestro.
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His Influence He wrote at least 1000 compositions that included film scores, ballets, musicals, and orchestral suites.
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Death He died on May 24, 1974. He died on May 24, 1974. His influence continues in music today. His influence continues in music today.
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His Songs His Songs Sophisticated Lady I Got it Bad Black, Brown, and Beige Tqke the “A” Train Creole Love Call Mood Indigo Love You Madly The Mooche Jam With Sam
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Presentation developed as part of the Adventure of the American Mind project funded through the Library of Congress. Photos come from the American Memory Collection of the Library of Congress. Facts come from the book, Duke Ellington, by Andria Davis Pinkney published in 1998 by Hyperion Books.
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