Tag Archives: Coleman Hawkins

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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Posted in podcast | Tagged Benny Morton, Bob Merrill, Buster Bailey, Coleman Hawkins, Cootie Williams, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington, George Duvivier, J.C. Higginbotham, Lawrence Brown, Osie Johnson, podcast, Rex Stewart, Ronnie Gilbert, Willis Jackson | Leave a comment