Reagan Morris - Duke Ellington Padlet by Reagan Morris

Who is Duke Ellington?

rmorr461 — 2025-02-10 21:03:22 UTC

Duke Ellington was an American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.

What was he Known for?

rmorr461 — 2025-02-10 21:09:44 UTC

Ellington was primarily an instrumental composer, and most of his songs were originally written as instrumental pieces, with words tacked on at a later date. Nevertheless, many of them remain remarkable as songs.

Sources

rmorr461 — 2025-02-10 21:11:49 UTC

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Duke-Ellington

Why Did You Choose Them?

rmorr461 — 2025-02-10 21:15:37 UTC

I chose Duke Ellington because he seemed like an interesting person to research. He seemed to have a big impact during the Harlem Renaissance.

Connection to Harlem Renaissance Core Themes

rmorr461 — 2025-02-10 21:16:41 UTC

The core themes that Duke Ellington connects to the most is the "New Negro Movement" and Black Identity because, he shows his talents and shares that with an audience. He is expressing culture through his music.

Influential Work Sample

rmorr461 — 2025-02-14 19:27:26 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkLBSLxo5LE

Connection to Today

rmorr461 — 2025-02-14 19:29:39 UTC

Duke Ellington connects to today's society because he introduced a style of intricate jazz music that inspires many in today's world.