Jazz Time Storybooks

Famous Jazz Quotes

"My biggest kick in music – playing or writing- is when I have a problem. Without a problem to solve, how much interest do you take in anything."

- Duke Ellington

Introduction / Task / Process / Resources / Assessment / Conclusion


Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington (1899-1974)

Using the following links find the information to these questions:

1. Where and when was your musician born?

2. When did he or she begin their music training?

3. Why did they decide to become a Jazz musician?

4. What instrument did he or she play?

5. Listen and describe one of their pieces of music.

6. Include one or two more ideas about your musician.


History Links

Music Room - Duke Ellington
Jazz Kids - Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington Biography

Listening Links

Duke Ellington Listening

Jazz History
Louis Armstrong
Billie Holiday
Duke Ellington
Benny Goodman