Tag Archives: Coleman Hawkins

Cootie plays Duke, Part II (Podcast #22-013)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

During his 22 year sabbatical from the Duke Ellington orchestra, Cootie Williams continued to feature music from the Ellington songbook. Continue reading →

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Ellingtonians play Ellington (Podcast #21-007)

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

A small sampling of Ellington songs played by his sidemen outside of the setting of the Ellington orchestra. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Rex Stewart, Part I (Podcast #20-001)

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Ellington Reflections

Rex Stewart played cornet in the Ellington and from 1934-45. Part I of a look at Stewart’s work with the band. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Ben Webster, Pt. II (Podcast #18-003)

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

A look at the music of Ben Webster after his tenure with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Continue reading →

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When Cootie Left the Duke, Pt. III (Podcast #17-011)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Cootie disbanded his big band in 1947. This episode covers the period of 1947 up until 1962, the year Cootie rejoined Ellington.
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