Tag Archives: Harry Carney

Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part I (Podcast #24-002)

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Ellington Reflections

Mercer Ellington, son of Duke Ellington, is an underrated contributor to the world of Ellingtonia. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Harold “Shorty” Baker (Podcast #23-011)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

Duke Ellington said of trumpeter Harold “Shorty” Baker that “his way of playing a melody was absolutely personal, and he had no bad notes at all.” Continue reading →

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Portrait of Wellman Braud (Podcast #23-010)

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

“Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Wellman Braud were like Jelly [Roll Morton]; they’d talk as long as anyone would listen and hung around outside the Band Box. After Braud got written up in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” column, he was … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Arthur Whetsel (Podcast #23-008)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

“As a trumpet player, [Arthur Whetsel] had a tonal personality that has never really been duplicated. Sweet, but not syrupy, nor schmaltzy, nor surrealistic, it had a superiority of extrasensory dimensions. Both as a soloist and from the point of … Continue reading →

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Parisian Birthday Celebration (Podcast #23-004)

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

Celebrating the 124th anniversary of the birth of Duke Ellington and the 6th birthday for Ellington Reflections with a Parisian themed episode in honor of the 2023 Ellington Conference being held in the City of Lights. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, France, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Paris, Paul Gonsalves, podcast, Ray Nance | Leave a comment

One More Once… (Podcast #23-002)

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

Just a few items I either omitted unknowingly, or due to time, or just not having access to at the time. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington, Fred Guy, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

Reminiscing In Tempo (Podcast #23-001)

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

Reminiscing In Tempo is one of Duke Ellington’s most personal compositions. In was written in memory of his mother, Daisy Kennedy Ellington. Continue reading →

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The New York Choral Society performs Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts (Podcast #22-011)

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

The New York Choral Society, New York’s pioneering symphonic chorus that explores unique collaboration and dynamic repertory, in partnership with The New School College of Performing Arts, presents Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts, November 18 and 19 at the Tishman Auditorium at The New School. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Brock Peters, Bunny Briggs, Cat Anderson, David Hayes, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, James Little, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Louie Bellson, New York Choral Society, The New School College of Performing Arts | Leave a comment

Portrait of Louie Bellson (Podcast #22-010)

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

Drummer/Composer/Arranger Louie Bellson (1924-2009) was a musician’s musician. Although he was only with the Ellington for a short period, he created a huge impact in the Ellington legacy. Continue reading →

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Creole Rhapsody (Podcast #22-005)

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

“So I went out and wrote Creole Rhapsody, and I did so much music for it that we had to cut t up and do two versions. One came out on Brunswick and the other, longer one, on Victor. Irving … Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Arthur Whetsel, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Norris Turney, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part I (Podcast #22-003)

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

Another look at less commonly covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa, Harry Carney, Henri Chaix, Jimmy Jones, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Burrell, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart, Russell Procope, Scott Hamilton | Leave a comment

My Favorite (Ellington) Things, according to the iPod (Podcast #21-002)

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

Here’s a selection of what my iPod says are my most listened-to Ellington songs. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Alice Babs, Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Ray Nance | Leave a comment

Portrait of Juan Tizol (Podcast #20-005)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ellington Reflections

Valve trombonist Juan Tizol (1900-84) was an important member of the Ellington band. Besides instrumental duties, he was a composer, arranger and copyist.

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Posted in podcast | Tagged Barney Bigard, Caravan, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Harry James, Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Nat "King" Cole, Perdido, Puerto Rico, Valve Trombone | Leave a comment

Ellingtonian Geography (Podcast #19-016)

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Geographically titled songs by Ellington and his associates. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Barney Bigard, Billy Strayhorn, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

The Treasury Shows, Pt. V (Podcast #19-015)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

This is the last part of our look at the 25 double CD set of Storyville’s Treasury Show series…. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Paul Gonsalves, Radio, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, Sonny Greer, U. S. Treasury Department | Leave a comment

Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Pt. II (Podcast #19-014)

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Lawrence Brown (1907-88) was a major voice in the Ellington orchestra. He played with Duke for 29 years, longer than any other trombonist in the orchestra. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Pt. I (Podcast #19-013)

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Lawrence Brown (1907-88) was a major voice in the Ellington orchestra. He played with Duke for 29 years, longer than any other trombonist in the orchestra. Continue reading →

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The Treasury Shows, Pt. IV (Podcast #19-012)

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

A few selections from Volumes 16 thru 20 of Duke’s Treasury Shows…. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Kay Davis, Lawrence Brown, Mercer Ellington, Nat Jones, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer, Storyville Records, U. S. Treasury Department | Leave a comment

Portrait of Otto Hardwicke (Podcast #19-010)

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Reedman Otto “Toby” Hardwicke was one of the earliest Ellingtonians. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Alto Sax, Baritone Sax, Barney Bigard, Bass Sax, Bubber Miley, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Fred Guy, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwicke, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday, Duke! (Podcast #19-009)

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

A belated podcast celebrating the 120th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s birth and the 2 anniversary of Ellington Reflections!
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Britt Woodman, Butch Ballard, Dave Black, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, John Sanders, Paul Gonsalves, Rick Henderson, Wendell Marshall | Leave a comment

Portrait of Bubber Miley (Podcast #19-008)

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

“Bubber Miley was from the body and soul of Soulville. He was raised on soul and saturated and marinated in soul. Every note he played was soul filled with the pulse of compulsion….. Bubber was born in South Carolina, but … Continue reading →

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The Treasury Shows, Pt. III (Podcast #19-006)

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Continuing our exploration of Duke’s radio broadcasts on behalf of the US Treasury Department.
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Al Sears, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Jr. Raglin, Lawrence Brown, Sonny Greer, U. S. Treasury Department | Leave a comment

Duke Ellington, Raconteur Extraordinaire (Podcast #19-005)

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Duke Ellington was an extraordinary master of ceremonies who reveled in the spoken word….
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney, Jazz Podcast, Jimmy Hamilton, My People, podcast | Leave a comment

The Treasury Shows, Pt. II (Podcast #19-004)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

A look at some of the music on Volumes 6 through 10 of Storyville Records’ release of the Duke Ellington Treasury Series radio shows.
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