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The Harlem Renaissance project

The Harlem Renaissance project. By Ethan Icenhower. Duke Ellington. Born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. Died in 1974. Early and Adult life. At the age of 7, he began studying piano. H e composed thousands of songs for the stage. Type of job.

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The Harlem Renaissance project

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  1. The Harlem Renaissance project By Ethan Icenhower

  2. Duke Ellington • Born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. • Died in 1974.

  3. Early and Adult life • At the age of 7, he began studying piano. • He composed thousands of songs for the stage.

  4. Type of job • He was apart of a jazz band and played the piano.

  5. Duke’s work • "American Music“, "Solitude," and "Satin Doll." Are some pieces of work

  6. Known for… • He was known as a jazz legend.

  7. Just facts • Earned the nickname "Duke" for his gentlemanly ways. • His original name was Edward Kennedy Ellington. • He was a conductor. • He was also a songwriter. • He went to Armstrong Technical High School. • He married Edna Thompson. • He died of lung cancer and pneumonia.

  8. Sources • http://www.biography.com/people/duke-ellington • All That Jazz History : Duke Ellington - ThinkQuest • http://www.pbs.org/ellingtonsdc/dcHistory.htm

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