Tag Archives: Sam Woodyard

Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald (Podcast #18-017)

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

A look at the magical teaming of Duke and Ella….
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Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Chick Webb, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Hamilton, Jimmy Jones, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Ray Brown, Ray Nance, Sam Woodyard | Leave a comment

Where to Start? (Podcast #18-009)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

These four CD sets are a great start to a Duke Ellington collection at a reasonable price. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | 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 | Leave a comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Again (Podcast #18-006)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Another survey of Ellington covers – beyond those you usually hear. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Benny Carter, Billy Strayhorn, Bubber Miley, Don Byron, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Ivie Anderson, James Newton, Jimmy Hamilton, Milt Grayson, Red Norvo, Sam Woodyard, Steve Lacy, The Perfume Suite, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment

Sittin’ In (Podcast #18-004)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Over a half century, Ellington crossed paths with many illustrious musicians….
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Posted in podcast | 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 | Leave a comment

Season’s Greetings! (Podcast #17-017)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Happy Holidays from Ellington Reflections! We will return with new bi-weekly episodes on 20 January 2018.. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jazz Podcast, Jingle Bells, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Paul Newman, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, Sam Woodyard, Sonny Greer | Leave a comment

“Take A Train” (Podcast #17-004)

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Trains were a preferred mode of transportation for Duke Ellington and he captured their essence in several great compositions. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Barney Bigard, Billy Strayhorn, Cootie Williams, Daybreak Express, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Happy-Go-Lucky Local, Harlem, Jazz, Ken Kimmelman, Loco Madi, Mick Carlon, Old Circus Train, podcast, Riding Duke's Train, Sam Woodyard, Sonny Greer, Steve Bowie, The the "A" Train, Track 360 | Leave a comment