One of American jazz’s most influential figures. He led his famed orchestra from 1923 until his death. Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC. He was commemorated by Stevie Wonder with “Sir Duke,” a song Wonder wrote in 1976. He was called Duke by his friends growing up because his suave sophistication reminded them of a nobleman. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Duke Ellington Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more details information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
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. He has not shared about He’s parent’s name. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Duke |
| Last Name | Ellington |
| Profession | Pianist |
| Died | May 24, 1974 ( age 75) |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Birth Date | April 29, 1899 |
| Birthday | April 29 |
| Birth Place | Washington, DC |
| Country | DC |
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
| Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
He called his music American Music, not jazz. He helped compose more than 1,000 original pieces, many of which became standards.
| Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | Under Review |
| Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Pianist (profession). |
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Reference: Wikipedia, IMDb, Onthisday. Last update: 2020-02-10 08:31
