Articles related to "Duke Ellington"
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
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.
• edward duke ellington • big-band jazz • duke ellington band • duke ellington orchesta • cotton club king
Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music.
• edward duke ellington • big-band jazz • duke ellington band • duke ellington orchesta • cotton club king
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
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
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
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
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 • i got rhythm
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 • i got rhythm
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
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
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