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Tag Archives: Harold Ashby
Portrait of Harold Ashby (Podcast #20-007)
A look at the great, underrated tenor saxophonist in Ellington’s late band, Harold Ashby. Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Webster, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Jeff Castleman, Louis Armstrong, Paul Gonsalves, Tenor Sax, Third Sacred Concert
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Portrait of Joya Sherrill (Podcast #20-006)
Joya Sherrill was a featured vocalist with the Ellington orchestra from 1944 to 1946, but returned periodically in subsequent years. One of Ellington’s best vocalists, she deserves wider recognition. Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Joya Sherrill, Mercer Ellington, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart
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Duke Ellington, Raconteur Extraordinaire (Podcast #19-005)
Duke Ellington was an extraordinary master of ceremonies who reveled in the spoken word….
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Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney, Jazz Podcast, Jimmy Hamilton, My People, podcast
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