Tag Archives: Alice Babs

Portrait of Russell Procope, Part II (Podcast #22-007)

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

The second part of a survey of Russell Procope’s work with the Ellington band. Continue reading →

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My Favorite (Ellington) Things, according to the iPod (Podcast #21-002)

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

Here’s a selection of what my iPod says are my most listened-to Ellington songs. Continue reading →

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Duke Ellington’s Wordless Melodies for the Soprano (Podcast #19-020)

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Dr. Lisa M. Clark’s thesis, Synchrony of the Sublime: A Performer ‘s Guide to Duke Ellington’s Wordless Melodies for Soprano can be found here Adelaide Hall [1901-1993] “The Victor recording of Creole Love Call introduces a device which Ellington was … Continue reading →