Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy Ellington was born April 29‚ 1899 in Washington‚ D.C. Ellington’s parents James and Daisy actively supported his educational development. Duke had his first piano lesson at the age of seven or eight; this did not fancy him too much. At this time he was interested in baseball‚ which brought his first job as a peanut salesman at the Washington Senator’s games. This helped Duke overcome stage fright‚ which was of use for the future to come. With his piano lessons fading
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industry where Duke Energy Corporation acquired Progress Energy Inc. and Google acquired Motorola Mobility. I) Duke Energy Corp. acquired Progress Engergy Inc. According to Yahoo finance‚ in the first case in the energy industry‚ when the merger was announced on January 10‚ 2011‚ the transaction value totaled $26 billion‚ including Progress Energy ’s debt. Currently based on Duke Energy ’s share price and including Progress Energy ’s debt‚ the transaction is valued at about $32 billion. Duke Energy
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Michael Pisani Sports Law Spring 2012 Mercer v. Duke University Facts- Duke University allowed a female to try out for a male football team. In doing so Heather Sue Mercer should have had equal opportunity in making the squad. Duke University operates a Division I college football team. During the period relevant to this appeal (1994-98)‚ appellate Fred Goldsmith was head coach of the Duke football team and appellant Heather Sue Mercer was a student at the school. Legal Issues- Mercer claims
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names Duke of Normandy‚ King of England. William was born at Falaise in 1027 and although not proven it’s said he was already at a young age destined for greatness and his future achievements were anticipated. He was the bastard son of Robert the first the sixth Duke of Normandy. It was said if he were to perish on his travels to Jerusalem that his son would become the new Duke of Normandy. Shortly after his father would perish on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem he was appointed the new Duke at the
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competition. Mike Duke‚ CEO of Walmart Stores Inc‚ stated that‚ “Technology will drive all sorts of changes‚ especially in our industry. And our competitors will be even more nimble and innovative” (Duke‚ 2010). As Walmart is a Cost Leader by strategy‚ technology innovation is a critical success factor for the company. By using advanced technology in its operations‚ it would help them in becoming more cost effective as well as keeping them competitive in the international market (Duke‚ 2010). As technology
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James Reese Europe and Will Marion Cook were leaders of the most popular “Syncopated” music groups of the day. TRUE Mary Lou Williams was the most important female Violinist in the century. FALSE Count Basie is credited with inventing a piano accompaniment style‚ the name is derived from the words “accompanying” and “Complementing” known as Comping One of many mutes used by brass players to change the sound of their instrument is known as Plunger Mute In 1938‚ promoter John Hammond put together
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Ellington’s and is imitated in several of his songs? Ellingtons favorite mode of transportation would riding the train.3.What song was the theme song of Duke Ellington’s band? The theme song of Duke Ellingtons band is "Take the A train".4.What instrument does Ellington use to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs‚ such as in Sophisticated Lady? Duke Ellington uses the piano to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs. Ellington started sneaking into Frank Holiday’s Poolroom at the age of fourteen
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governments and leaders‚ although they all had different characteristics that made them so proficient. Many of these people ruled through violence and fear‚ although the most powerful of them used more harmonious means of leadership. “Confucius Counsels the Duke Ai on Government”‚ “Cyrus the Great and Religious Toleration”‚ and Thucydides’ “Funeral Oration of Pericles” are examples that rulers who value peace and kindness towards their subjects are the greatest and strongest. The governments and leaders in
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dance‚ and even language. Swing fans had their own clothing style and built a social phenomenon around it. With many dances coming and going the swing fans kept on dancing. 3. Name some of the specific innovations Duke Ellington brought to jazz in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Duke Ellington brought some specific innovations to jazz in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Ellington was in time known as the greatest composer in jazz‚ he wrote roughly 2‚000 compositions that had arranged from solo piano pieces‚
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Notes on Board Oct. 2‚ 2013 Exam one was returned for student’s review. Listening assignment for this week was distributed and uploaded to mix. Ensemble- usually a small group of performers Polyphonic- The simultaneous sounding of two or more melodies of equal importance. Group Work: Sidney Bechet First notable jazz saxophone player‚ soprano sax Played clarinet‚ too. Composer Professional by age of 6. Louis Armstrong 1901-1971 [Greatest trumpet player] The most influential jazz
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