Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader. A prominent figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched into various other genres, including blues, gospel, film score
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death in a career spanning over fifty years.[1] Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington w
(cover story)Profiles jazz musician Duke Ellington. 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..Scherman...
Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly: Directed by Stan Harris. With Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Peter Cetera, Ray Charles. An all-star tribute to Duke Ellington.
Duke Ellington was born on this date 125 years ago. Today also marks the 7thanniversary for podcast/blog Ellington Reflections. I’m currently editing my Cootie Williams biography and securing the necessary image permissions, so it may be a few months before the podcast episodes return. In the...
(cover story) Profiles jazz musician Duke Ellington. Perception of his life as a fairytale; Personal background; Formation of his own band; Uniqueness of Ellington's mu... Scherman,Tony - American Legacy: Celebrating African-American History & Culture 被引量: 0发表: 1999年 Beyond Category: ...
One of the elements that set this book apart from its competitors is that it uses the archives from theSmithsonian Institution. As a result, it is able to offer insight that is rarely seen in print. As a biography, this book relates the story of Ellington’s entire life. ...
e, and his work has been enjoyed for more than 80 years by music lovers all over the world. During his lifetime Ellington turned musical sounds into many compositions, mostly in the style known as jazz. The Early Years Edward Kennedy Ellington was born in 1899 in Washington, D. C. It ...
Duke Ellington is known as one of the most important composers of his time,and his work has been enjoyed for more than 80 years by music lovers all over the world.During his lifetime Ellington turned musical sounds into many compositions,mostly in the style known as jazz. The Early Years ...
Goya's 'Portrait of the Duke of Ellington' was stolen from London's National Gallery. Director Roger Michell, with a screenplay from Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, dramatize the story so that it's part comedy and part love story, and thanks to screen veteran James Broadbent, full of ...