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Duke Ellington Quiz
The Jazz Mastermind: How Well Do You Know Duke Ellington?
Updated: Jun 24, 2023
Take a swing at this Duke Ellington quiz, and explore the life and music of the American jazz icon who revolutionized the genre with his unique compositions and legendary performances.
Think you know everything there is to know about Duke Ellington? Prove it with this comprehensive quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of Duke Ellington topics, it's the ultimate test of your expertise. Learn something new and exciting.
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Washington, D.C.
Chicago
New York City
Los Angeles
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Edward
Kennedy
George
Duke
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The Cotton Club
The Apollo Theater
The Blue Note
The Savoy Ballroom
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Louis Armstrong
Thelonious Monk
Billy Strayhorn
Count Basie
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Piano
Drums
Trumpet
Saxophone
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Over 3000
Over 1000
Over 500
Over 2000
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Jazz Trio
String Quartet
Big Band
Rock Band
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Johnny Hodges
Ben Webster
Juan Tizol
Jimmy Blanton
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1964
1984
1974
1994
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Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Kennedy Center Honors
Pulitzer Prize Special Award
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Duke's Dazzling Orchestra
Ellington's Elegant Ensemble
The Cotton Club Orchestra
Duke Ellington Orchestra
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Ray Brown And Stan Getz
Charlie Mingus And John Coltrane
Jimmy Blanton And Ben Webster
Ron Carter And Sonny Rollins
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Operas And Ballets
Sonatas And Symphonies
Extended Compositions And Suites
Concertos And Chamber Music
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1950s
1970s
1960s
1940s
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45 Rpm Singles
33 Rpm LPs
Reel-to-reel Tapes
78 Rpm Recordings
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"Beyond Category"
"The Sound Of America"
"Orchestral Elegance"
"Pure Jazz"
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Blue Note And Verve
Atlantic And Capitol
Columbia And RCA Victor
Prestige And Impulse!
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Jazz
Blues
Rock
Classical
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Appearances At The Cotton Club
Winning A Grammy Award
Performing On Television
Collaborating With Famous Singers
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Aug 16, 2007
Sep 28, 1991
Sep 15, 1985
May 24, 1974
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