Author Archives: Ellington Reflections
Sittin’ In, Part II (Podcast #18-016)
“According to biographer Charles Delaunay, when Reinhardt mounted the stage to rehearse with Duke Ellington on November 18, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, the Duke asked him what Key the tune was in. Django told him that he didn’t understand what the word “Key” meant. When they … Continue reading
The Ellington Greatest Hits Medley (Podcast #18-015)
“We’d like to remind you that you’re very beautiful, very sweet, very gracious, very generous and we do love you madly.” -Duke Ellington The recordings heard on this podcast episode: Medley/Ellington Final Speech (CD: “Duke Ellington’s 70th Birthday Concert” Solid … Continue reading
Piano In the Foreground, II (Podcast #18-013)
Piano solo, duet and trio interpretations of Ellington compositions by Duke and others….
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Portrait of Al Hibbler (Podcast #18-012)
Al Hibbler was with the Ellington band from 1943 to 1951. Continue reading
Beyond the Valley of the Usual Suspects (Podcast #18-011)
Another sampling of rarely covered Ellington compositions….
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Portrait of Ivie Anderson (Podcast #18-010)
Ivie Anderson was Duke’s first full time singer and was perhaps his best vocalist. Continue reading