Tag Archives: Clark Terry

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 →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Duke Ellington, Harold "Shorty" Baker, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Ray Nance | Leave a comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part II (Podcast #22-004)

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

The second part of a survey of seldom covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Ben Webster, Buell Neidlinger, Cecil Taylor, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry, Duke Ellington, Eric Dolphy, Jimmie Blanton, Jimmie Lunceford, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Mercer Ellington, Rex Stewart, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, Part II (Podcast #22-002)

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

“Meanwhile, I was looking around for musicians who were sympathetic to my musical ideas and would fit my plans. I now wanted to incorporate Duke Ellington’s harmonic approach and tone colors with Count Basie’s rhythmic drive.” Charlie Barnet, Those Swinging … Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Bobby Burnet, Charlie Barnet, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith | Leave a comment

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, Part I (Podcast #22-001)

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

“Charlie Barnet has always been a wonderful friend to me. Because of his musicianship, good judgement, and good taste, he has always had people working for him whose potential was immense. Some who come to my mind are Lena Horne, … Continue reading →

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And the Trumpets Sing! (Podcast #21-003)

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

Featuring the singing trumpeters of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harold "Money" Johnson, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Louis Bacon, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Trumpet | Leave a comment

Portrait of Juan Tizol (Podcast #20-005)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ellington Reflections

Valve trombonist Juan Tizol (1900-84) was an important member of the Ellington band. Besides instrumental duties, he was a composer, arranger and copyist.

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Posted in podcast | Tagged Barney Bigard, Caravan, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Harry James, Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Nat "King" Cole, Perdido, Puerto Rico, Valve Trombone | Leave a comment

Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald (Podcast #18-017)

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

A look at the magical teaming of Duke and Ella….
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Chick Webb, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Hamilton, Jimmy Jones, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Ray Brown, Ray Nance, Sam Woodyard | Leave a comment

Portrait of Louis Armstrong (Podcast #18-014)

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

If there were a Mount Rushmore for American Music, Ellington and Armstrong would be guaranteed members. Here we highlight their collaborations. Continue reading →