Tag Archives: Jimmie Blanton

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part II (Podcast #22-004)

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

The second part of a survey of seldom covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Jimmie Blanton (Podcast #19-017)

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

During his short, illness terminated stint with the Ellington band, Jimmie Blanton revolutionized the role of the bass. Continue reading →

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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 →

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Portrait of Sonny Greer (Podcast #18-007)

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

William Alexander “Sonny” Greer was the Ellington band’s first drummer; his tenure was from 1923-51.
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Portrait of Ben Webster, Pt. I (Podcast #18-002)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

The addition of Ben Webster in 1940 permanently brought Ellington’s saxophone section to five members. But Webster’s tenor voice was to impact the band far beyond his four year tenure. Continue reading →

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Piano in the Foreground (Podcast #17-008)

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

We feature piano versions of Ellington’s music, by the Maestro himself and other giants like Hines, Tyner, Waller, Tatum and others…. Continue reading →

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