Tag Archives: Coleman Hawkins

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 →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Benny Carter, Billy Strayhorn, Coleman Hawkins, Cootie Williams, Don Byas, Duke Ellington, Jazz, Jo Jones, Johnny Hodges, Oscar Peterson, Oscar Pettiford, Paul Gonsalves, Rex Stewart, Tenor Sax, Tyree Glenn | Leave a comment

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