Tag Archives: Steve Bowie

When Cootie Left the Duke, Pt. I (Podcast #17-009)

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

After 11 years with Duke Ellington, Cootie Williams leaves to join Benny Goodman. Continue reading →

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Piano in the Foreground (Podcast #17-008)

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

We feature piano versions of Ellington’s music, by the Maestro himself and other giants like Hines, Tyner, Waller, Tatum and others…. Continue reading →

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Harlem (Podcast #17-005)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by

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

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“Take A Train” (Podcast #17-004)

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

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

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Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue (Podcast #17-002)

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

Duke Ellington’s career is given a boost by the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival by a spirited performance of
a pair of vintage compositions. Continue reading →

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Introduction (Podcast #17-001)

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

An overview of the format of the “Ellington Reflections” podcast series. Continue reading →

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