<u>Answer:</u>
<em>Ellington recorded for most American record organizations</em><em> of his time, performed in a few movies, scored a few, and made a bunch out of stage musicals. </em>
<u>Explanation:</u>
Ellington was noted for his innovative <em>utilization of the symphony,</em> or huge band, and for his <em>expert articulation and charisma</em>.
This period is known as the swing time, alluding to the lilting swing move <em>rhythms utilized by the Big Bands. </em>
Benny Goodman promoted the music for white crowds. Other persuasive bandleaders were <em>Cab Calloway and Count Basie.</em>
