Late Life of Duke Ellington
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- Q1Who was Ellington's, right-hand man?Jimmy BlantonBen WebsterBilly StrayhornBob Marley5s
- Q2What film was recognized by historians as the first significant Hollywood film which featured compositions by an African American?TrollsAnatomy of A MurderMuredr By DeathTerminator5s
- Q3When did Duke Ellington pass away?Januover 37rd, 2099May 24th, 1974 BCEMay 24th, 1974February 31st, 198020s
- Q4How many Grammys did Ellington win?1113101220s
- Q5What was Ellington's piano playing style?TideRagtimeStridetimeStride20s
- Q6What was Ellington's longest piece to date?Blind Lemon JeffersonBlack, Brown and BeigeAmadosiIn A Sentimental Mood10s
- Q7How long did he tour in Europe in the '30s?6.5 years8 years7 years6 years10s
- Q8Who did Ellington make a song for when they left his band?Coojie WilliamsWootie CilliamsCootie WilliamsWilliams Cootie10s
- Q9Around what time did Ellington begin to decline?195119431969194510s
- Q10What was the reason Ellington made a comeback?Jazz Newport FestivalHe got a Drake featureNewport Jazz FestivalNYC Craft Beer Festival10s