Play Satin Swing: The Ultimate Duke Ellington Quiz
Satin Swing: The Ultimate Duke Ellington Quiz
Discover how well you know Duke Ellington’s life, music, and legacy with this engaging quiz that tests your jazz knowledge and celebrates one of the greatest bandleaders of all time.
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Did You Know?
Duke Ellington’s first composition, “Soda Fountain Rag,” was written in 1914 when Duke Ellington was just 15 years old, and he performed it for customers while working as a soda jerk.
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Q:Where was Duke Ellington born?
A:Washington, D.C., United States.
Ellington grew up in a supportive, middle-class Black family in Washington, D.C. The city’s vibrant musical environment deeply influenced his early appreciation for classical and jazz music.
Q:With which musicians did Duke Ellington famously collaborate?
A:Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges.
Ellington’s partnership with composer Billy Strayhorn produced numerous classics. Saxophonist Johnny Hodges contributed lyrical solos that shaped the orchestra’s sound, highlighting Ellington’s talent for showcasing individual musicianship within his compositions.
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Did You Know?
Duke Ellington was affectionately nicknamed “Duke” in high school because of his dapper dress style and classy manners, which impressed his friends in Washington, D.C.