impact on Ellingtons sound was so profound that their relatively brief tenure has been dubbed the Blanton-Webster Band by jazz fans. These various changes were encapsulated by the Victor release of Strayhorns Take the A Train, a swing era standard, in the summer of 1941. The recording was ...
During these years Ellington became intrigued with the possibilities of composing jazz within classical forms. His musical suite Black, Brown and Beige (1943), a portrayal of African-American history, was the first in a series of suites he composed, usually consisting of pieces linked by subject...
Written prior to Ellington’s death, Dance’s book aims to provide an understanding of Ellington’s world. If you are looking for more of a psychological dive into the musician’s life, this will be a great starting point. After suffering from lung cancer, Ellington died on May 24th, 1974...
Duke Ellington
“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.”—Duke Ellington Jellyfish fossils point to a global Flood,like the one reported in the Bible. Because jellyfish are 95 percent water,they have to be buried quickly in order to be saved as a fossil. ...
Perception of his life as a fairytale; Personal background; Formation of his own band; Uniqueness of Ellington's music; Ellington's impact on the American society. INSET: The best of Ellington on CD: A personal selection..SchermanTony
Duke Ellington was an American pianist and the finest jazz composer and bandleader of his day. Click for PDF and Google Slides worksheets.
James A. Emanuel's poem "Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington" is a celebration of two of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. The poem captures the essence of their music and the impact they had on generations of musicians and fans alike. Through a careful analysis of the poem's struc...
This summer’s engagement, which kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 13, will honor the work of both Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. On the Ellington nights, folks should expect to hear renditions of “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,”“Mood Indigo,”“Caravan” a...
Dream On Dress Gray Drew Carey Show, The Drop Dead Diva DuPont Show of the Month, The DuPont Show of the Week, The DuPont Show with June Allyson, The Duck Factory, The Due South Duel Duffy's Tavern Duke Ellington… We Love You Madly Dukes of Hazzard, The Dunninger Dying Room Only Dy...