Duke Ellington
- January 10, 2024
- Pianist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Duke Ellington |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 29, 1899(1899-04-29) |
| Age | 125 |
| Date Of Death | May 24, 1974, New York, NY |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Washington, D.C. |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Duke Ellington Biography
| Name | Duke Ellington |
| Birthday | Apr 29 |
| Birth Year | 1899 |
| Place Of Birth | Washington |
| Home Town | Washington, D.C. |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Edna Thompson |
| Children(s) | Mercer Ellington |
Duke Ellington is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington, Washington, D.C., United States. One of American jazz’s most influential figures. He led his famed orchestra from 1923 until his death.
He was commemorated by Stevie Wonder with “Sir Duke,” a song Wonder wrote in 1976.
His parents, James Edward and Daisy Kennedy Ellington, both played the piano. He married Edna Thompson, his high school sweetheart, on July 2, 1918, and they had one child together. They separated in the late 1920s.
Duke Ellington Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Duke Ellington is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Duke Ellington 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was called Duke by his friends growing up because his suave sophistication reminded them of a nobleman.
He called his music American Music, not jazz. He helped compose more than 1,000 original pieces, many of which became standards.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
Duke Ellington height 6 feet 1 inches Duke weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Duke Ellington Dating?
According to our records, Duke Ellington married to Edna Thompson. As of December 1, 2023, Duke Ellington’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Duke Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Duke Ellington celebrates birthday on April 29 of every year.
What were Duke Ellington's last words?
Ellington died on May 24 1974. His last words were: ‘ Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered ‘. More than 12,000 people attended his funeral.
What is Duke Ellington known for?
Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50 years and composed thousands of scores.
How did Duke Ellington change history?
Leading and anchoring his ever-evolving band for half a century , Ellington showed how the American Orchestra could achieve a perfect balance of music that was both shaped by the composer while also birthed on the spot by the musicians, while also creating art that swung relentlessly while also achieving the heights of …
What was Duke Ellington's main instrument?
Hearing the music of the poolroom pianists ignited Ellington’s love for the instrument, and he began to take his piano studies seriously.
How many people attended Duke Ellington's funeral?
The city whose hectic rhythms and melancholy sophistication he caught in scores of compositions said farewell to Duke Ellington yesterday, An estimated 10,000 persons filled every pew and crowded the aisles of the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for the funeral service.