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Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part II (Podcast #24-004)
Part II of Portrait of Mercer Ellington, composer, arranger, trumpeter – and drummer… Continue reading
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Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part I (Podcast #24-002)
Mercer Ellington, son of Duke Ellington, is an underrated contributor to the world of Ellingtonia. Continue reading
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Tagged concerts, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jazz, Johnny Hodges, Johnny Mercer, Mercer Ellington, music, news, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer
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Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part II (Podcast #22-004)
The second part of a survey of seldom covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading
Portrait of Joya Sherrill (Podcast #20-006)
Joya Sherrill was a featured vocalist with the Ellington orchestra from 1944 to 1946, but returned periodically in subsequent years. One of Ellington’s best vocalists, she deserves wider recognition. Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harold Ashby, Joya Sherrill, Mercer Ellington, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart
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The Treasury Shows, Pt. IV (Podcast #19-012)
A few selections from Volumes 16 thru 20 of Duke’s Treasury Shows…. Continue reading
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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Portrait of Sonny Greer (Podcast #18-007)
William Alexander “Sonny” Greer was the Ellington band’s first drummer; his tenure was from 1923-51.
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Reflections from the Avant Garde (Podcast #17-014)
Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp and others interpret Ellington’s music. Continue reading
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Tagged Archie Shepp, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Avant Garde, Billy Strayhorn, Cecil Taylor, Clark Terry, David Murray, Duke Ellington, Famadou Don Moye, Jazz, John Gilmore, Joseph Jarman, Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors, Mercer Ellington, Roscoe Mitchell, Roswell Rudd, Steve Lacy, Sun Ra, World Saxophone Quartet
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