Category: Duke Ellington
Sophisticated Lady
by wp-admin | Jun 16, 2017 | Duke Ellington | 0
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
by wp-admin | May 29, 2017 | Duke Ellington | 0
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
by wp-admin | Dec 23, 2012 | Duke Ellington | 0
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...
Read MoreJust Squeeze Me
by wp-admin | Dec 9, 2012 | Duke Ellington, Ray Nance | 0
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...
Read MoreC Jam Blues
by wp-admin | Sep 28, 2012 | Ben Webster, Duke Ellington | 0
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...
Read MoreConcerto for Cootie
by wp-admin | Jul 31, 2012 | Ben Webster, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington | 0
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’)
by wp-admin | Jul 4, 2012 | Ben Webster, Duke Ellington, Whitey's Lindy Hoppers | 0
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...
Read MoreAll Of Me
by wp-admin | Feb 21, 2012 | Duke Ellington | 0
All Of Me Duke Ellington Orhestra 1958 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This performance was filmed in Amsterdam, on November 2, 1958 with Cat Anderson, Harold ‘Shorty’...
Read MoreClassic Medley
by wp-admin | Jan 21, 2012 | Duke Ellington | 0
Classic Medley Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1941 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share The Duke Ellington Orchestra plays “Mood Indigo,” “It Don’t Mean A...
Read MoreBli Blip
by wp-admin | Jan 17, 2012 | Duke Ellington | 0
Bli Blip Marie Bryant and Paul White acc. by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1941 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this 1941 film short Marie Bryant and Paul White perform this...
Read MoreIrving Mills Presents
by wp-admin | Dec 31, 2011 | Baron Lee, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington | 0
Irving Mills Presents Jazz In 1931 1931 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this promo film from 1931 New York music publisher, impresario, record mogul, booking agent and sometimes...
Read MoreA Few Minutes With Johnny Hodges
by wp-admin | Dec 30, 2011 | Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges | 0
A Few Minutes With Johnny Hodges Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1960’s Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this late 1960’s footage alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges jams...
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