Question

PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea in the article? A Ellington changed music forever, as he was one of the few successful African American artists of his time. B The new style of jazz that Ellington introduced in his music impressed audiences across the world, even impacting fellow musicians. C While Ellington was popular during the Harlem Renaissance, he did not use his music to explore the experiences of African Americans, as many artists did. D Without the musical success and contributions of Ellington, it is likely that many music clubs would have remained segregated.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The new style of jazz that Ellington introduced in his music impressed audiences across the world, even impacting fellow musicians.

Explanation:

According to a different source, this question refers to the text "Duke Ellington" by Jessica McBirney.

This statement is the one that best describes the main idea of the article. In this article, we learn about the life and legacy of Duke Ellington. Ellington was a musician that played a very important role in the development of jazz and in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. His music allowed him to have an international audience, even travelling to Europe in 1934 and 1935. Ellington's music also influenced an entire generation of fellow musicians.