Call him the Duke of Denmark as this is the ... as a solo pianist and in small group settings Live at the Tivoli Gardens features the Ellington Orchestra in all its splendor It includes two ...
"I don't have time. I 'live' my music!" That is the keynote of Duke Ellington's attitude towards his work. He is deeply absorbed in it, much more involved in his life-work, music, than other ...
In this concert from his great European tour Duke gives a big band concert to be remembered in Brussel’s Marni Theatre. Featuring star soloists Money Johnson on trumpet, Paul Gonsalves on ...
Suddenly It Jumped; Ring Them Bells; Creole Love Call; Paradise; Air Conditioned Jungle; How High the Moon; The Tattooed Bride; Take the 'A' Train; Frankie & Johnny; Rockin' in Rhythm; Violet Blue; St ...
It's challenging to narrow down his extensive discography to just ten, but here are some essential Duke Ellington albums that showcase his incredible talent and contribution to jazz: Ellington at ...
Duke Ellington is widely held to be the greatest jazz composer and one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century. This comprehensive and accessible Companion is the first ...
When you think of Duke Ellington, you probably hear the smooth sounds of jazz filling your mind, transporting you to a world of rhythm and elegance. But there’s another, lesser-known side to ...
(This is the first part of a three-part series. Read the second part.) Duke Ellington, whose contours have something of the swell and sweep of a large, erect bear and whose color is that of coffee ...
A Sunday afternoon concert in Windsor's Sandwich Towne will celebrate the legacy of Duke Ellington ... "Windsorites are fortunate to live right next door to one of the world's great cities ...