Articles related to "Duke Ellington"
Relevance of Musical Legend Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington is a jazz and big band musical genius whose compositions continue to move, entertain and inspire people around the world.
duke ellington orchestra • musical legend duke edward kennedy ellington • remembering jazz orchestra genius • new york city’s carnegie hall • legendary songbird ella fitzgerald
Duke Ellington is a jazz and big band musical genius whose compositions continue to move, entertain and inspire people around the world.
duke ellington orchestra • musical legend duke edward kennedy ellington • remembering jazz orchestra genius • new york city’s carnegie hall • legendary songbird ella fitzgerald
News About Jazz Maestro Duke Ellington
Jazz and Big Band music were at their best when Duke Ellington created and directed hits like "Sophisticated Lady, "Take It Easy" and "Soul Call."
duke ellington orchestra • new york city • who owned the cotton club • best places to listen to jazz • armstrong high school
Jazz and Big Band music were at their best when Duke Ellington created and directed hits like "Sophisticated Lady, "Take It Easy" and "Soul Call."
duke ellington orchestra • new york city • who owned the cotton club • best places to listen to jazz • armstrong high school
Duke Ellington: Big-Band Jazz
Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music.
duke ellington • duke ellington biography • big-band jazz ellington • duke ellington band • duke ellington orchesta
Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music.
duke ellington • duke ellington biography • big-band jazz ellington • duke ellington band • duke ellington orchesta
Dancing to Some 40's Tunes
We recently attended a big bands dance in Spokane. The surprise? It was put on by Mead Middle School bands.
duke ellington • count basie • mead middle school • lee shook • hunter
We recently attended a big bands dance in Spokane. The surprise? It was put on by Mead Middle School bands.
duke ellington • count basie • mead middle school • lee shook • hunter
Jazz Greats!: Part 1 of 2
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
jazz • greats • louis armstrong • duke ellington • fats waller
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
jazz • greats • louis armstrong • duke ellington • fats waller
More Jazz Greats!: Part 2 of 2
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
jazz • fatha hines • fats waller • louis armstrong • duke ellington
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
jazz • fatha hines • fats waller • louis armstrong • duke ellington
What is Jazz?
The article describes the three main elements of jazz in detail that were mentioned in the earlier articles. Secondly it also provides examples that act as sort of tutorials and help in understanding the concept of <I>syncopation</I> and improvisation especially. ,The article describes the three main elements of jazz in detail that were mentioned in the earlier articles. Secondly it also provides examples that act as sort of tutorials and help in understanding the concept of <I>syncopation</I> and improvisation especially.
jazz • duke ellington • syncopation • swing • improvisation
The article describes the three main elements of jazz in detail that were mentioned in the earlier articles. Secondly it also provides examples that act as sort of tutorials and help in understanding the concept of <I>syncopation</I> and improvisation especially. ,The article describes the three main elements of jazz in detail that were mentioned in the earlier articles. Secondly it also provides examples that act as sort of tutorials and help in understanding the concept of <I>syncopation</I> and improvisation especially.
jazz • duke ellington • syncopation • swing • improvisation
A Life of Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt changed the very philosophy of the jazz guitar, turning it into a major solo instrument. This is a life of the man.
django reinhardt andstephane grappelly • jazz guitar • world war two • 1930s • duke ellington and django reainhardt
Django Reinhardt changed the very philosophy of the jazz guitar, turning it into a major solo instrument. This is a life of the man.
django reinhardt andstephane grappelly • jazz guitar • world war two • 1930s • duke ellington and django reainhardt
Black Musicals: Scenes and Shorts
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
British Jazz Composer Colin Towns
This is a look at the British composer and musician Colin Towns, and how his Mask Orchestra took the jazz world by the scruff of the neck.
colin towns • deep purple • alan skidmore • provocateur records • duke ellington
This is a look at the British composer and musician Colin Towns, and how his Mask Orchestra took the jazz world by the scruff of the neck.
colin towns • deep purple • alan skidmore • provocateur records • duke ellington
Chicago Jazz Festival Chicago, Illinois USA
On September 4, 5, and 6, 2009, Grant Park in Chicago, IL will host a variety of jazz musicians, boasting a lineup that includes local and national musicians.
chicago jazz festival • jazz schedule • festival schedule • jazz musicians • live jazz music
On September 4, 5, and 6, 2009, Grant Park in Chicago, IL will host a variety of jazz musicians, boasting a lineup that includes local and national musicians.
chicago jazz festival • jazz schedule • festival schedule • jazz musicians • live jazz music
Jazz Composer Charles Mingus
On the evening of October12th, 1962, the jazz composer Charles Mingus assembled together a group of America's finest jazz musicians to record a concert.
charles mingus • town hall concert • duke ellington • zoot sims • britt woodman
On the evening of October12th, 1962, the jazz composer Charles Mingus assembled together a group of America's finest jazz musicians to record a concert.
charles mingus • town hall concert • duke ellington • zoot sims • britt woodman
Jazz Genius Oscar Peterson Dies
With Oscar Peterson's death (the man Duke Ellington called the 'Maharajah of the keyboard') on the 23rd December 2007, Canada, and the jazz world, mourns.
oscar peterson • duke ellington • jazz piano • stride piano • art tatum
With Oscar Peterson's death (the man Duke Ellington called the 'Maharajah of the keyboard') on the 23rd December 2007, Canada, and the jazz world, mourns.
oscar peterson • duke ellington • jazz piano • stride piano • art tatum
Legendary Pianist Randy Weston Plays At York U
Randy Weston's concert at York University's Tribute Community Recital Hall was the highlight of their Black History Month celebrations.
black history month • riverside records • master musician of gnawa • great jazz pianist • tribute’s community recital hall
Randy Weston's concert at York University's Tribute Community Recital Hall was the highlight of their Black History Month celebrations.
black history month • riverside records • master musician of gnawa • great jazz pianist • tribute’s community recital hall
Mahogany (Episode 1)
A literary story featuring the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance era. This saga will be broken up into several episodes. I hope you enjoy my story!
literary • story • short story • harlem renaissance • black writer
A literary story featuring the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance era. This saga will be broken up into several episodes. I hope you enjoy my story!
literary • story • short story • harlem renaissance • black writer
a quick reference to jazz
The article is a sort of quick guide to jazz. It gives a brief introduction about jazz followed by the essentials of jazz mainly <I>Swing, Improvisation and Distinctive Voices</I>. A brief list of all time jazz greats and their hit recordings will give the reader a good starting point.
swing • improvisation • distinctive voices • louis armstrong • duke ellington
The article is a sort of quick guide to jazz. It gives a brief introduction about jazz followed by the essentials of jazz mainly <I>Swing, Improvisation and Distinctive Voices</I>. A brief list of all time jazz greats and their hit recordings will give the reader a good starting point.
swing • improvisation • distinctive voices • louis armstrong • duke ellington
Ella Fitzgerald Biography
'The First Lady of Song' is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range.
ella fitzgerald biography • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • jazz bands
'The First Lady of Song' is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range.
ella fitzgerald biography • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • jazz bands
A Tribute to the Divas : And All That Jazz...
Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.
black music month • jazz tribute • jazz greats • divas of black music • black music
Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.
black music month • jazz tribute • jazz greats • divas of black music • black music
Jazz It Up This Year
Jazz music festivals are held around the year in all parts of the world. The festivals bring alive the moving, entertaining and empowering songs played on the radio.
where are jazz festivals • famous jazz artists • jelly roll morton • norris turney and the duke ellington band • internet radio stations
Jazz music festivals are held around the year in all parts of the world. The festivals bring alive the moving, entertaining and empowering songs played on the radio.
where are jazz festivals • famous jazz artists • jelly roll morton • norris turney and the duke ellington band • internet radio stations
Jazz Musician Cecil Payne Dies
With the death, aged 84, of baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, on 30 November 2007, the jazz world has lost one of its most respected and creative players and composers.
cecil payne • jazz musicians • baritone sax musicians • be-bop musician • new york jazz music
With the death, aged 84, of baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, on 30 November 2007, the jazz world has lost one of its most respected and creative players and composers.
cecil payne • jazz musicians • baritone sax musicians • be-bop musician • new york jazz music
Nashville's Hatch Show Print
For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.
hatch show print • nashville • tennessee • cr and hh hatch • charles hatch
For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.
hatch show print • nashville • tennessee • cr and hh hatch • charles hatch
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson 1925-2007
A brief look at the life of Oscar Peterson, who received 7 Grammys, the IMC UNESCO Music Award, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Founders Award.
oscar peterson maharajah of the keyboard • imc unesco music award • canadian songwriters hall of fame • benny goodman • johnny holmes orchestra
A brief look at the life of Oscar Peterson, who received 7 Grammys, the IMC UNESCO Music Award, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Founders Award.
oscar peterson maharajah of the keyboard • imc unesco music award • canadian songwriters hall of fame • benny goodman • johnny holmes orchestra
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life
Songs In The Key Of Life took two years to complete, and arrived a year after its initial release date, backed with the popular single, I Wish.
songs in the key of life • songs in the key of life review • stevie wonder album review • sir duke • i wish
Songs In The Key Of Life took two years to complete, and arrived a year after its initial release date, backed with the popular single, I Wish.
songs in the key of life • songs in the key of life review • stevie wonder album review • sir duke • i wish
Time OUT!: And, I mean that in a good way!
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
fun • music • ideas • brain opera • interactive
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
fun • music • ideas • brain opera • interactive
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis' Musical Impact
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has been mystifying music lovers with his jazzy classical trumpet playing for decades.
trumpeter wynton marsalis’ music • new orleans jazz great • smooth sounds • new york city • new orleans’ fairview baptist church
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has been mystifying music lovers with his jazzy classical trumpet playing for decades.
trumpeter wynton marsalis’ music • new orleans jazz great • smooth sounds • new york city • new orleans’ fairview baptist church
Turn on the Radio
People of the Great Depression faced many hardships each day. To escape from the stress of life, each evening the family would gather in the living room. Someone would say, <i>Turn on the Radio!</i> and the fun would begin.
great depression • radio • floor model radio • mary alward • mary m alward
People of the Great Depression faced many hardships each day. To escape from the stress of life, each evening the family would gather in the living room. Someone would say, <i>Turn on the Radio!</i> and the fun would begin.
great depression • radio • floor model radio • mary alward • mary m alward
Valerie Capers and her Portraits in Jazz
Intended to be a set of pedagogical piano peices, Capers' Portraits in Jazz teaches classical technique in Jazz media.
valerie gail capers • jacqueline jackson banks • music • jazz • jazz pedagogy
Intended to be a set of pedagogical piano peices, Capers' Portraits in Jazz teaches classical technique in Jazz media.
valerie gail capers • jacqueline jackson banks • music • jazz • jazz pedagogy
Allen Toussaint Latest The Bright Mississippi.
Allen Toussaint dips into his extensive bag of musical ideas, switches gears and takes on a brilliant trip through musical tradition and into The Bright Mississippi.
soul funk divas lady marmalade • queen of new orleans soul irma thomas • pop/vocal album of the year • grammy awards • hurricane katrina
Allen Toussaint dips into his extensive bag of musical ideas, switches gears and takes on a brilliant trip through musical tradition and into The Bright Mississippi.
soul funk divas lady marmalade • queen of new orleans soul irma thomas • pop/vocal album of the year • grammy awards • hurricane katrina
BEBOP TO COOL: The 1940s and 1950s
The coming of Bebop and the criticism related to it and how it got accepted...
jazz • bebop • music • art
The coming of Bebop and the criticism related to it and how it got accepted...
jazz • bebop • music • art
Bobbi Humphrey a Jazz Fusion legend
Bobbi Humphrey is known as the first lady of the flute, by both critics and lovers of her music, and her sound is still as important and dynamic as it ever was.
the dallas symphony • original superstars of jazz fusion • paradise sound records • blue note/emi • songs in the key of life
Bobbi Humphrey is known as the first lady of the flute, by both critics and lovers of her music, and her sound is still as important and dynamic as it ever was.
the dallas symphony • original superstars of jazz fusion • paradise sound records • blue note/emi • songs in the key of life
An Afternoon At The Library
Looking through the shelves at the local library can uncover reading treasures of all kinds--this time nonfiction history books for kids.
history for children • nonfiction for children
Looking through the shelves at the local library can uncover reading treasures of all kinds--this time nonfiction history books for kids.
history for children • nonfiction for children
Gary Burton Quartet Live On Stage And Recorded.
It was intended to be a one time event. A gathering of musicians that he had worked with in the 70's; Three years later the Gary Burton Quartet tour ends in Toronto.
toronto jazz festival • picasso guitar • at yoshi’s • berklee college • canadian guitar maker linda manzer
It was intended to be a one time event. A gathering of musicians that he had worked with in the 70's; Three years later the Gary Burton Quartet tour ends in Toronto.
toronto jazz festival • picasso guitar • at yoshi’s • berklee college • canadian guitar maker linda manzer
The Sound of an Era
Orchestras and dance bands had been around since George and Martha Washington did the minuet. Jazz had its roots in the African-American slave experience. In the years 1935-1945 these two streams of American music flowed together creating the Big Band Era.
bands • music • jazz • world war ii • great depression
Orchestras and dance bands had been around since George and Martha Washington did the minuet. Jazz had its roots in the African-American slave experience. In the years 1935-1945 these two streams of American music flowed together creating the Big Band Era.
bands • music • jazz • world war ii • great depression
Book Review Part 3: The Crisis of the African-American Architect
The conclusion to the review, part 3 bringing to close the final reflections on an interesting book that provides a profound outlook on black creativity relating to all artforms of culture.
culture • artforms • black writer • harlem renaissance
The conclusion to the review, part 3 bringing to close the final reflections on an interesting book that provides a profound outlook on black creativity relating to all artforms of culture.
culture • artforms • black writer • harlem renaissance
A Castle Hotel in the Canadian Rockies
Less than two hours north of the Calgary International Airport is the Banff Springs Fairmont Hotel.
alberta • canada • banff springs hotel • banff • banff national park
Less than two hours north of the Calgary International Airport is the Banff Springs Fairmont Hotel.
alberta • canada • banff springs hotel • banff • banff national park
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Quotable Quotes
In commemoration of Black History Month, some quotes about history from prominent African Americans are presented.
african americans black history
In commemoration of Black History Month, some quotes about history from prominent African Americans are presented.
african americans black history
Classical Piano Performers
Here are some suggestions for top quality classical piano performers and some of their noted recordings.
classical music • classical piano • classical pianists • andre previn • emanuel ax
Here are some suggestions for top quality classical piano performers and some of their noted recordings.
classical music • classical piano • classical pianists • andre previn • emanuel ax
Famous Prince Hall Masons
Find out who belongs to the African-American Masonic group known as the Prince Hall Freemasons.
prince hall • masonic • masonic lodge • freemasonry • barack obama
Find out who belongs to the African-American Masonic group known as the Prince Hall Freemasons.
prince hall • masonic • masonic lodge • freemasonry • barack obama
Hitler's War on Jazz in France
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
She Gives Us Fever
Peggy Lee is a classic dame with elegant sex appeal. Even the big boys like Duke Ellington and Sinatra thought so!
peggy lee • cocktail culture • jazz
Peggy Lee is a classic dame with elegant sex appeal. Even the big boys like Duke Ellington and Sinatra thought so!
peggy lee • cocktail culture • jazz
State Quarters Program Ends, New Programs Begin
After ten years, the U.S. Mint has finally commemorated all 50 states on the reverse of a 25-cent piece. But new coins are coming in the next twelve months.
state quarters • d.c. and territory quarters • u.s. mint • lincoln penny designs • quarter designs
After ten years, the U.S. Mint has finally commemorated all 50 states on the reverse of a 25-cent piece. But new coins are coming in the next twelve months.
state quarters • d.c. and territory quarters • u.s. mint • lincoln penny designs • quarter designs
Unique Updates of the Nutcracker Ballet
There are times when The Nutcracker Ballet feels a tad stale and redundant. Throughout the country, however, dance troupes are spicing up this holiday classic.
the nutcracker ballet • unique takes on nutcracker ballet • brooklyn music school • olympic performance group • urban nutcracker
There are times when The Nutcracker Ballet feels a tad stale and redundant. Throughout the country, however, dance troupes are spicing up this holiday classic.
the nutcracker ballet • unique takes on nutcracker ballet • brooklyn music school • olympic performance group • urban nutcracker
"Imagine"
1000 Saxophones on the Great Wall of China
saxophone • great wall • china • whale • nuclear
1000 Saxophones on the Great Wall of China
saxophone • great wall • china • whale • nuclear
Chip Monck – the Voice of the Woodstock Festival
Woodstock was one of the defining events of the 1960s and anyone who's seen the film will remember the voice of the man who said 'don't eat the brown acid'.
who was the announcer at the woodstock festival • who was the lighting man at the monterey festival • who said don't eat the brown acid • who was the lighting man at the altamont speedway • chip monck's career in lighting and rock music
Woodstock was one of the defining events of the 1960s and anyone who's seen the film will remember the voice of the man who said 'don't eat the brown acid'.
who was the announcer at the woodstock festival • who was the lighting man at the monterey festival • who said don't eat the brown acid • who was the lighting man at the altamont speedway • chip monck's career in lighting and rock music
Ella Fitzgerald with Love
Profiles the achievements, awards and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest Black American jazz vocalists.
ella fitzgerald • profiles ella fitzgerald • first lady of song • jazz singer • jazz vocalist
Profiles the achievements, awards and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest Black American jazz vocalists.
ella fitzgerald • profiles ella fitzgerald • first lady of song • jazz singer • jazz vocalist
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