Question

to avoid any stereotypes associated with the term big band, duke ellington began calling his jazz band a/an __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The washingtons

Explanation:

The group was initially called Elmer Snowden and his Black Sox Orchestra and had seven members, including trumpeter James "Bubber" Miley. They renamed themselves The Washingtonians. Snowden left the group in early 1924, and Ellington took over as bandleader.