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Location:
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Charlottesville
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Event Type(s):
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Arts / Theatre / Music
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Organization:
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The Paramount
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Description:
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Paul Mercer Ellington (grandson of Duke) was born and raised in Denmark, but often traveled to other countries with his
father. Unknown to Paul, his dad was grooming him for a very serious job. Paul had many different musical interests, but
he focused his talents on the piano and began to tour with his father, Mercer K. Ellington. One day, Mercer pulled him aside
and said "Son, this is all yours, make sure you keep it going!" It became clear to Paul that he did want to follow in his father's
footsteps.
Paul Ellington attended the Manhattan School of Music and eventually debuted his first composition for Big Band at Avery
Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, and he received a huge ovation from the crowd. Since then there have been some changes
made to the Duke Ellington Orchestra: Paul Mercer Ellington is now the Conductor and Bandleader.
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Address:
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215 East Main Street
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Date:
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Sunday, 10/3/2010
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Start Time:
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3:00 PM
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