Tag Archives: Frank Sinatra

Beyond the “Usual Suspects” [Again] (Podcast #19-019)

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

More covers of Ellington compositions that deserve wider exposure. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Bill Berry, Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Chico Hamilton, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Eric Dolphy, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Hodges, Ken Peplowski, Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment

Sittin’ In (Podcast #18-004)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Over a half century, Ellington crossed paths with many illustrious musicians….
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Bing Crosby, Buddy Rich, Cat Anderson, Charles Mingus, Cootie Williams, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Elvin Jones, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Rushing, John Coltrane, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Max Roach, podcast, Sam Woodyard, Tommy Dorsey | Leave a comment

The Cinematic Ellington (Podcast #17-016)

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

A survey of Duke Ellington’s film appearances and soundtracks. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged American Hustle, Amos and Andy, Anatomy of a Murder, Assault on a Queen, Belle of the Nineties, Billy Strayhorn, Black and Tan Fantasy, Change of Mind, Check and Double Check, David O. Russell, Diahann Carroll, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Freddi Washington, Jimmy Stewart, Joanne Woodward, Lee Remick, Mae West, Murder at the Vanities, Otto Preminger, Paris Blues, Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier | Leave a comment