Duke Ellington
Jazz Legend
Impacts
Duke Ellington had many impacts on the world. He was a major influencer of ragtime an d jazz. He was also known as the King of Jazz. Duke set many standards, like the three minute 78 RPM recording. When Ellington died, over 12,000 people attended his funeral.
Fun Facts
- Duke Ellington composed for than 2000 pieces of music
- Duke married his high school sweetheart, Edna Thompson
- He started piano at age 7 because of encouragement of his very musical parents. He was very good at it, but didn't enjoy it so he gave it up.
Duke Ellington Biography