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Tag Archives: Ben Webster
Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part II (Podcast #22-004)
The second part of a survey of seldom covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading
Portrait of Harold Ashby (Podcast #20-007)
A look at the great, underrated tenor saxophonist in Ellington’s late band, Harold Ashby. Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Webster, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Jeff Castleman, Louis Armstrong, Paul Gonsalves, Tenor Sax, Third Sacred Concert
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Portrait of Jimmie Blanton (Podcast #19-017)
During his short, illness terminated stint with the Ellington band, Jimmie Blanton revolutionized the role of the bass. Continue reading
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Tagged Bass, Ben Webster, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Blanton
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Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Pt. I (Podcast #18-020)
Johnny Hodges one of the most unique voices in jazz, graced the Ellington band for almost 40 years.
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Where to Start? (Podcast #18-009)
These four CD sets are a great start to a Duke Ellington collection at a reasonable price. Continue reading
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Tagged Al Hibbler, Ben Webster, Britt Woodman, Bubber Miley, Buster Cooper, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Fred Guy, Harry Carney, Ivie Anderson, Jimmie Blanton, Jimmy Hamilton, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Louie Bellson, Paul Gonsalves, Quentin Jackson, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, Sam Woodyard, Sonny Greer, Tyree Glenn
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Portrait of Ben Webster, Pt. II (Podcast #18-003)
A look at the music of Ben Webster after his tenure with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Continue reading
Portrait of Ben Webster, Pt. I (Podcast #18-002)
The addition of Ben Webster in 1940 permanently brought Ellington’s saxophone section to five members. But Webster’s tenor voice was to impact the band far beyond his four year tenure. Continue reading
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Tagged Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Billy Strayhorn, Carnegie Hall, Duke Ellington, Jazz, Jimmie Blanton, Juan Tizol, Paul Gonsalves, Sonny Greer, Tenor Sax
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