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Yes. Both of his parents were musicians.
They were jazz musicians.
Mercedes Ellington. Mercedes Ellington is Duke Ellingtons grand daughter ! Not his daughter.Mercer is her father. Duke Ellington's daughter's name is April Ellington,from Duke's second family.
No, there were other black musicians long before Ellington was even born.
No.
Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith.
Duke Ellington was a renowned composer, pianist, and big-band leader in the jazz genre, but he was not known for writing books or other written works. Ellington was primarily focused on creating and performing music throughout his career.
one very special lady. And Duke Ellington's daughter from his second family.
They are all black musicians
one very special lady. And Duke Ellington's daughter from his second family.
Yes he was. Duke Ellington's wife's name was Autumn Ellington.
One of the sister's son