Tag Archives: Louis Armstrong

Portrait of Tyree Glenn (Podcast #21-001)

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

“Tyree, to me, is a very beautiful trombone player. He plays real good legit trombone, and when he applied the plunger to it his tone remained very precise and clean, so that you were tempted to like it better than … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Harold Ashby (Podcast #20-007)

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Ellington Reflections

A look at the great, underrated tenor saxophonist in Ellington’s late band, Harold Ashby. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Louis Armstrong (Podcast #18-014)

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

If there were a Mount Rushmore for American Music, Ellington and Armstrong would be guaranteed members. Here we highlight their collaborations. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Barney Bigard (Podcast #17-012)

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

New Orleanian Barney Bigard joined the Ellington band in December 1927 and left in 1942 after tiring of life on the road. Continue reading →

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Harlem (Podcast #17-005)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Duke Ellington lived in Harlem and celebrated the city and the people in song. Continue reading →

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