Tag Archives: John Steinbeck

Suite Thursday (Podcast #23-005)

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

“Then in 1960 we came up with Suite Thursday for the Monterey Festival that year…we tried to parallel John Steinbeck’s story, “Sweet Thursday,” which was set in Monterey’s Cannery Row.” Duke Ellington, Music is my Mistress The recordings heard … Continue reading →

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Duke Ellington’s “String Section” (Podcast #18-005)

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

This episode focuses on the violin of the multi-talented Ray Nance…
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Dvorak, Harry Carney, Jazz Violin, Jimmy Jones, John Steinbeck, Juan Tizol, Kenny Burrell, Lee Konitz, Louie Bellson, Ray Nance, Stan Kenton, Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, Sven Amussen, Violin | Leave a comment