Tag Archives: Rex Stewart

Reminiscing In Tempo (Podcast #23-001)

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Ellington Reflections

Reminiscing In Tempo is one of Duke Ellington’s most personal compositions. In was written in memory of his mother, Daisy Kennedy Ellington. Continue reading →

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Cootie plays Duke, Part II (Podcast #22-013)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

During his 22 year sabbatical from the Duke Ellington orchestra, Cootie Williams continued to feature music from the Ellington songbook. Continue reading →

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Cootie plays Duke, Part I (Podcast #22-012)

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

During his 22 year sabbatical from the Duke Ellington orchestra, Cootie Williams continued to feature music from the Ellington songbook. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part II (Podcast #22-004)

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

The second part of a survey of seldom covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Ben Webster, Buell Neidlinger, Cecil Taylor, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry, Duke Ellington, Eric Dolphy, Jimmie Blanton, Jimmie Lunceford, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Mercer Ellington, Rex Stewart, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Part I (Podcast #22-003)

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Ellington Reflections

Another look at less commonly covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

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Ellingtonians play Ellington (Podcast #21-007)

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

A small sampling of Ellington songs played by his sidemen outside of the setting of the Ellington orchestra. Continue reading →

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And the Trumpets Sing! (Podcast #21-003)

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

Featuring the singing trumpeters of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Continue reading →

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Portrait of Joya Sherrill (Podcast #20-006)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Ellington Reflections

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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Portrait of Rex Stewart, Part II (Podcast #20-002)

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Ellington Reflections

Rex Stewart played cornet in the Ellington and from 1934-45. Part II of a look at Stewart’s work with the band and the years beyond. Continue reading →