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Tag Archives: Lawrence Brown
Suite Thursday (Podcast #23-005)
“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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Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, John Steinbeck, Lawrence Brown, Paris, Ray Nance, Stockholm
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Parisian Birthday Celebration (Podcast #23-004)
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
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Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, France, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Paris, Paul Gonsalves, podcast, Ray Nance
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The New York Choral Society performs Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts (Podcast #22-011)
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
Portrait of Louie Bellson (Podcast #22-010)
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
Creole Rhapsody (Podcast #22-005)
“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
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Tagged Arthur Whetsel, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Norris Turney, Sonny Greer
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The Treasury Shows, Pt. V (Podcast #19-015)
This is the last part of our look at the 25 double CD set of Storyville’s Treasury Show series…. Continue reading
Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Pt. II (Podcast #19-014)
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
Portrait of Lawrence Brown, Pt. I (Podcast #19-013)
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
The Treasury Shows, Pt. IV (Podcast #19-012)
A few selections from Volumes 16 thru 20 of Duke’s Treasury Shows…. Continue reading
Old Wine and New Bottles (Podcast #19-011)
Ellington never liked to set his compositions in stone. Here’s a few examples of how he would re-visit older works…
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The Treasury Shows, Pt. III (Podcast #19-006)
Continuing our exploration of Duke’s radio broadcasts on behalf of the US Treasury Department.
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The Treasury Shows, Pt. II (Podcast #19-004)
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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Tagged Al Hibbler, Al Sears, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Joya Sherrill, Kay Davis, Lawrence Brown, Otto Hardwicke, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer, Storyville Records, Taft Jordan, U. S. Treasury Department, War Bonds, World War II
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Portrait of Johnny Hodges, Pt. II (Podcast #19-001)
A look at some of the outside projects done by Johnny Hodges during his second tenure with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
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The Treasury Shows, Pt. I (Podcast #18-019)
A look at the first 5 volumes of the 25 volume set of Duke Ellington’s Treasury Shows released by Storyville Records. Continue reading
Where to Start? (Podcast #18-009)
These four CD sets are a great start to a Duke Ellington collection at a reasonable price. Continue reading
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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
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Sittin’ In (Podcast #18-004)
Over a half century, Ellington crossed paths with many illustrious musicians….
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Tagged Bing Crosby, Buddy Rich, Cat Anderson, Charles Mingus, Cootie Williams, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Elvin Jones, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Rushing, John Coltrane, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Max Roach, podcast, Sam Woodyard, Tommy Dorsey
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Beyond “The Usual Suspects” (Podcast #18-001)
Featuring rarely covered Ellington compositions Continue reading
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Tagged Albert de la Fuente, Alice Babbs, Casablanca, Cootie Williams, Doc Cheatham, Don Byron, Don Cherry, Duke Ellington, Herbie Mann, Jay McShann, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Norah Jones, Phil Woods, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Second Sacred Concert, Steve Lacy, Usual Suspects
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Season’s Greetings! (Podcast #17-017)
Happy Holidays from Ellington Reflections! We will return with new bi-weekly episodes on 20 January 2018.. Continue reading
When Cootie Left the Duke, Pt. III (Podcast #17-011)
Cootie disbanded his big band in 1947. This episode covers the period of 1947 up until 1962, the year Cootie rejoined Ellington.
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Reflections on “The Far East Suite” (Podcast #17-007)
Examining different interpretations of Ellington’s Far East Suite Continue reading
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Tagged Alban Wesly, Billy Strayhorn, Calefax Reed Quintet, Cat Anderson, Chris Stormquist, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Ivar Berix, Jazz, Jelte Althuis, Jimmy Hamilton, John Carlson, John Lamb, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Warren, Lawrence Brown, Maarten Ornstein, Matt Moran, Matt Musselman, Oliver Boekhoorn, Paul Gonsalves, Peter Hess, Peter Stan, podcast, Ron Caswell, Rufus Jones, Slavic Soul Party!, Tim Vaughn, Tony Overwater, Wim Kegel
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