Tag Archives: Don Byas

Five Books (Podcast #25-004)

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Ellington Reflections

Five Ellington related books, all published by University Press of Mississippi.
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Con Chapman, Cootie Williams, Don Byas, Duke Ellington, Jack Chambers, Luca Bragalini, Patricia G. Lespinasse, Steven C. Bowie, University Press of Mississippi | Leave a comment

Sittin’ In, Part II (Podcast #18-016)

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Another set of visitors to the Ellington universe – Django Reinhardt, Don Byas, Rosemary Clooney and more!
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Archie Shepp, Arthur Fiedler, Billy Strayhorn, Boston Pops, Django Reinhardt, Don Byas, Golden Gate Quartet, podcast, Ray Nance, Ron Collier, Rosemary Clooney, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment

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