Tag Archives: Cat Anderson

Portrait of Harold “Shorty” Baker (Podcast #23-011)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

Duke Ellington said of trumpeter Harold “Shorty” Baker that “his way of playing a melody was absolutely personal, and he had no bad notes at all.” Continue reading →

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The New York Choral Society performs Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts (Podcast #22-011)

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

The New York Choral Society, New York’s pioneering symphonic chorus that explores unique collaboration and dynamic repertory, in partnership with The New School College of Performing Arts, presents Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts, November 18 and 19 at the Tishman Auditorium at The New School. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Louie Bellson (Podcast #22-010)

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

Drummer/Composer/Arranger Louie Bellson (1924-2009) was a musician’s musician. Although he was only with the Ellington for a short period, he created a huge impact in the Ellington legacy. Continue reading →

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The Perfume Suite (Podcast #22-009)

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

Duke Ellington premiered “The Perfume Suite” at his third Carnegie Hall concert in December, 1944. Continue reading →

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The Deep South Suite (Podcast #22-008)

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

“In 1946, we might remind ourselves, the American South was a one-party apartheid society, the Klu Klux Klan still operated without police intervention and lynchings were still an accepted form of justice; in Congress, Southern senators and representatives prevented the … Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Duke Ellington, Harold "Shorty" Baker, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves | 1 Comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part I (Podcast #22-003)

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

Another look at less commonly covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa, Harry Carney, Henri Chaix, Jimmy Jones, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Burrell, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart, Russell Procope, Scott Hamilton | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Alice Babs, Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Ray Nance | Leave a comment

Beyond the “Usual Suspects” [Again] (Podcast #19-019)

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

More covers of Ellington compositions that deserve wider exposure. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Bill Berry, Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Chico Hamilton, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Eric Dolphy, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Hodges, Ken Peplowski, Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment

The Treasury Shows, Pt. V (Podcast #19-015)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

This is the last part of our look at the 25 double CD set of Storyville’s Treasury Show series…. Continue reading →

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The Treasury Shows, Pt. I (Podcast #18-019)

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

A look at the first 5 volumes of the 25 volume set of Duke Ellington’s Treasury Shows released by Storyville Records. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Al Sears, Cat Anderson, Duke Ellington, FDR, Harry Carney, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart, Storyville Records, Victory Bonds, War Bonds, World War II | Leave a comment

Where to Start? (Podcast #18-009)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

These four CD sets are a great start to a Duke Ellington collection at a reasonable price. Continue reading →

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Sittin’ In (Podcast #18-004)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Over a half century, Ellington crossed paths with many illustrious musicians….
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Season’s Greetings! (Podcast #17-017)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Happy Holidays from Ellington Reflections! We will return with new bi-weekly episodes on 20 January 2018.. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jazz Podcast, Jingle Bells, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Paul Newman, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, Sam Woodyard, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

Portrait of Barney Bigard (Podcast #17-012)

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

New Orleanian Barney Bigard joined the Ellington band in December 1927 and left in 1942 after tiring of life on the road. Continue reading →

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Reflections on “The Far East Suite” (Podcast #17-007)

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Examining different interpretations of Ellington’s Far East Suite Continue reading →

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