Mercer Ellington

January 10, 2024
Composer

Quick Facts

Mercer Ellington
Full Name Mercer Ellington
Occupation Composer
Date Of Birth Mar 11, 1919(1919-03-11)
Age 105
Date Of Death 1996-02-08
Birthplace Washington, D.C.
Country United States
Horoscope Pisces

Mercer Ellington Biography

Name Mercer Ellington
Birthday Mar 11
Birth Year 1919
Place Of Birth Washington, D.C.
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Pisces
Parents Duke Ellington, Edna Thompson
Spouse Lene Margrethe Scheid
Children(s) Mercedes Ellington, Edward Kennedy Ellington II, Paul Mercer Ellington

Mercer Ellington is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on March 11, 1919 in Washington, D.C., United States. The jazz composer, trumpeter, and bandleader was a legend, best known for albums like Colors in Rhythm (1959) and Only God Can Make a Tree (1996).

As an arranger, he collaborated with He collaborated with Clark Terry as an arranger on the album Duke With a Difference. on the album Duke With a Difference.

His father is the legendary bandleader Duke Ellington.

Mercer Ellington Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Composer
House Living in own house.

Mercer Ellington is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mercer Ellington 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1939, he began his career in the bandleader position.

Digital Duke was nominated for the Grammy Award in 1988 as Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mercer Ellington Dating?

According to our records, Mercer Ellington married to Lene Margrethe Scheid. As of December 1, 2023, Mercer Ellington’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mercer Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mercer Ellington celebrates birthday on March 11 of every year.

What was 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.

How old was Mercer Ellington when he died?

76 years (1919–1996)

Is Mercer Ellington still alive?

February 8, 1996

Did Mercer Ellington have a son?

Sons

What did Duke Ellington's parents do?

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