Tag Archives: Ivie Anderson

Side by Side and Back to Back (Podcast #23-009)

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

The recordings heard on this podcast episode: (CD: “Duke Ellington, The Centennial Edition” RCA Victor ‎– 09026-63386-2) I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (Recorded 30 October 1928 and 10 November 1928, NYC) Arthur Whetsel, Freddie Jenkins – trumpet; Joe Nanton … Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harold "Shorty" Baker, Ivie Anderson, Lawrence Brown, Mae West, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart | Leave a comment

Portrait of Ivie Anderson (Podcast #18-010)

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Ivie Anderson was Duke’s first full time singer and was perhaps his best vocalist. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Gilroy, Ivie Anderson, Ivie's Chicken Shack, Johnny Hodges, Marx Brothers | Leave a comment

Where to Start? (Podcast #18-009)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

These four CD sets are a great start to a Duke Ellington collection at a reasonable price. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Al Hibbler, Ben Webster, Britt Woodman, Bubber Miley, Buster Cooper, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Fred Guy, Harry Carney, Ivie Anderson, Jimmie Blanton, Jimmy Hamilton, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Louie Bellson, Paul Gonsalves, Quentin Jackson, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, Sam Woodyard, Sonny Greer, Tyree Glenn | Leave a comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Again (Podcast #18-006)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Another survey of Ellington covers – beyond those you usually hear. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Benny Carter, Billy Strayhorn, Bubber Miley, Don Byron, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Ivie Anderson, James Newton, Jimmy Hamilton, Milt Grayson, Red Norvo, Sam Woodyard, Steve Lacy, The Perfume Suite, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment