Tag Archives: Kay Davis

Duke Ellington’s Wordless Melodies for the Soprano (Podcast #19-020)

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Dr. Lisa M. Clark’s thesis, Synchrony of the Sublime: A Performer ‘s Guide to Duke Ellington’s Wordless Melodies for Soprano can be found here Adelaide Hall [1901-1993] “The Victor recording of Creole Love Call introduces a device which Ellington was … 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 →

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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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