Category: Duke Ellington

Sophisticated Lady

Sophisticated Lady Duke Ellington Copenhagen, 1967 Duke Ellington composed “Sophisticated Lady” in 1932. Ellington based the song on memories of his Washington, D.C. grade school teachers who, in his words,...

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Moonlight Fiesta

Moonlight Fiesta Duke Ellington One of Juan Tizol’s lesser-known but rewarding melodies Due to the inclusion of valve trombonist Juan Tizol in his band, Duke Ellington had a regular flow of Latin-inspired pieces in the...

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Ring Dem Bells

Ring Dem Bells Duke Ellington and his Orchestra August 20, 1930 This side was recorded in Hollywood, California on August 20, 1930 by the “Duke Ellington Orchestra” featuring Arthur Whetsel and Freddie Jenkins...

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Just Squeeze Me

Just Squeeze Me Duke Ellington Orchestra feat. Ray Nance November 2, 1958 THe multi-talented Ray Nance fronts the Ellington Orchestra during a performance in Amsterdam on November 2, 1958. *Ray Willis Nance (December 10, 1913...

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C Jam Blues

C Jam Blues Duke Ellington Film: “Jam Session,” 1942 “C Jam Blues” is a Duke Ellington composition that the famous bandleader put together in 1942. Naturally it’s in C and uses a blues form.Barney Biggard, here...

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All Of Me

All Of Me Duke Ellington Orhestra 1958Click 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’...

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Classic Medley

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...

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Bli Blip

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...

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