Category: Duke Ellington
Sophisticated Lady
Sophisticated Lady Duke Ellington Copenhagen, 1967 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share Duke Ellington composed “Sophisticated Lady” in 1932. Ellington based the song on...
Read MoreMoonlight Fiesta
Moonlight Fiesta Duke Ellington One of Juan Tizol’s lesser-known but rewarding melodies Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share Due to the inclusion of valve trombonist Juan Tizol in...
Read MoreRing Dem Bells
Ring Dem Bells Duke Ellington and his Orchestra August 20, 1930 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This side was recorded in Hollywood, California on August 20, 1930 by the “Duke...
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Just Squeeze Me Duke Ellington Orchestra feat. Ray Nance November 2, 1958 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share THe multi-talented Ray Nance fronts the Ellington Orchestra during a...
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C Jam Blues Duke Ellington Film: “Jam Session,” 1942 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share “C Jam Blues” is a Duke Ellington composition that the famous bandleader put together...
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Concerto for Cootie Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1940 recording Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This recording was made in New York City by the Duke Ellington Orchestra during...
Read MoreCottontail (Shuckin’ and Jivin’)
Cottontail (Shuckin’ and Jivin’) Duke Ellington and his Orchestra featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers 1940’s clip Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this...
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Classic Medley Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1941 The Duke Ellington Orchestra plays “Mood Indigo,” “It Don’t Mean A Thing,” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” in this 1941...
Read MoreIrving Mills Presents
Irving Mills Presents Jazz In 1931 1931 In this promo film from 1931 New York music publisher, impresario, record mogul, booking agent and sometimes singer/violinist Irving Mills introduces the three main attractions of his...
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A Few Minutes With Johnny Hodges Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1960’s In this late 1960’s footage alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges jams with Duke Ellington.Largely a self-taught player Johnny Hodges was inspired to...
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