Duke ellingtons black, brown and beige set a tone for black. Meanwhile, dukes ability to captivate audiences and capture an exhilarating array. Ellington was celebrated in stevie wonders song sir duke from songs in the key of life 1976. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. As a child, he actually enjoyed baseball more than piano.
Of the haunting and plaintive mood indigo, he said. Money jungle with max roach and charles mingus 1962. Duke ellington biography birthday, trivia american. The us chart listing information should be considered tentative because sources like the joel whitburns.
Song, it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing duke. Duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. The band started in new york city under name of the washingtonians in 1923, they then briefly became known as duke ellington and his kentucky club orchestra, then as duke ellington and his cotton club orchestra from 1927 to 1930. The duke plays ellington capitol capitol universal. The renaissance man of jazz ella fitzgerald called him the duke of ellington. Duke ellington duke s big 4 full album by all that jazz don kaart. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades born in washington, d. She wrote hundreds of compositions and arrangements and recorded more than one hundred records in 78, 45, and lp versions. A major figure in the history of jazz music, his career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of. Hey kids, meet duke ellington jazz artists biography.
Inducted into the international tap dance hall of fame in 2017. Quick facts name duke ellington birth date april 29, 1899 death date may 24, 1974 education armstrong technical high school place of birth washington, d. Many sources have been consulted including, massagli and volontes the new desor, the dems bulletin and archive, desuks blue light, ken vails dukes diary, dr. In this educational video for students, we journey through the life of. This interpretive biography offers insights into ellingtons enduring appeal, not only as a composer and pianoplaying leader of a jazz orchestra, but as a cultural icon. Ella fitzgerald, nat king cole, duke ellington, elvis presley, count basie, herbie hancock.
A major figure in the history of jazz music, his career spanned more than half a. Duke ellington led his own orchestra by 1918, and came to new york in 1923, appearing at the cotton club between 1927 and 1932. Duke ellington and his orchestra playing this awesome tune in 1943. Here is a video of duke ellington and his orchestra playing several pieces.
Download duke ellington mp3 songs and albums music. Duke ellington was born edward kennedy ellington in washington, d. A concert of sacred music, performed by duke ellington and his orchestra original. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a. Celebrating black history month watch this duke ellington biography. A minor part of the ellington discography but very attractive nonetheless. Duke ellington 18991974 at the piano at the fairfield hall, croydon, during a british tour on feb. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and bandleader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death in a career spanning. Comes with 4 page pamphlet on other recordings from miller and kreisel sound corporation as well as the direct to disc recording. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from duke ellington. Stratemanns duke ellington day by day and film by film, mark tucker. Jazz documentary count basie duke ellington louis armstrong ella.
Making his first european tour in 1933, he followed with his annual carnegie hall concerts between 1943 and 1950, and then a middle. The group stayed together for over fifty years and recorded and wrote some of americas greatest music. I sometimes think that ellington really was a miniaturist and some of his best work was on discs like this rather than in the larger suites from. Duke ellington was awarded the grammy lifetime achievement award in 1966. Apr 26, 2012 a short biography highlighting the personal and musical life of duke ellington, one of the worlds greatest jazz musicians. In a sentimental mood duke ellington piano tutorial. May 24, 1974 in new york city was an american jazz. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations.
Duke ellington was elegantly dismissive of analysis. Duke ellington was born april 29, 1899, in washington, d. His royal nickname seemed appropriate for duke because his elegant manner and dapper dress gave him the character of a young aristocrat. Duke ellington was an american jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer. Biographer terry teachout discusses his book about duke ellington, the greatest jazz composer of the 20th century and an impenetrably. Duke ellington duke ellington meets count basie 1962 today. Ellington used his band as a musical laboratory for his new compositions and shaped his writing specifically to showcase the talents of his bandmembers, many of whom remained with him. Summary duke ellington was born on april 29, 1899 in washington, d. Edward kennedy duke ellington and his music have been an integral part of the american scene for most of the 20th century. The black community in ellingtons time and a tour of the shaw neighborhood where he grew up. Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 18, 2017. It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing is a 1931 composition.
A short biography highlighting the personal and musical life of duke ellington, one of the worlds greatest jazz musicians. See more awards anatomy of a murder music department. Duke ellington married his high school sweetheart, edna thompson, in 1918. Aug 15, 2012 fantastic performance footage of one of jazzs greatest stars duke ellington. Bill berry and his ellington allstars for duke discogs.
Duke ellingtons contributions to american music youtube. The principal aim of this site is to provide as full an online discography of the recorded works of duke ellington as possible. Edward kennedy duke ellington was an american jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. Music from duke ellington hal leonard jazz ensemble. The duke ellington orchestra was an institution, something even the greatest musicians aspired to be part of. Although generally not as celebrated as his victor recordings of the same period, duke ellingtons performances for okeh late acquired by columbia are among the best of the period, featuring distinctive solos by the likes of trumpeter bubber miley and later his replacement cootie williams, trombonist tricky sam nanton who, like miley, was an expert with wahwah mutes, clarinetist barney. John prattgetty images hide caption toggle caption. Duke ellington dukes big 4 full album by all that jazz don kaart. Duke ellington biography childhood, life achievements. One of the pieces is it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing. With performances of song of his most famous songs including mood indigo.
Dukes parents enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of eight. By the way, duke ellington is the one playing the piano. Mar 16, 2020 duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. However, he was more than capable of sensitive examination of his own music. He died of lung cancer and pneumonia on may 24, 1974, a month after his 75th birthday, and is. May 24, 1974 age 75 in new york city, new york, usa. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades. This biography profiles his childhood, life, music career, achievements and timeline. Edward was nicknamed duke by a classmate who admired him. Jan 09, 2012 duke ellington was born april 29, 1899, in washington, d. Reissues are listed for most of the recordings released before the 1950s, as the original 78s are rare. Although generally not as celebrated as his victor recordings of the same period, duke ellington s performances for okeh late acquired by columbia are among the best of the period, featuring distinctive solos by the likes of trumpeter bubber miley and later his replacement cootie williams, trombonist tricky sam nanton who, like miley, was an expert with wahwah mutes, clarinetist barney. Fantastic performance footage of one of jazzs greatest stars duke ellington.
The mooche is an american jazz song, composed in 1928 by duke ellington and irving mills. Williams wrote and arranged for duke ellington and benny goodman, and. Duke ellington duke ellington the best of by classic. Greatest allround musical figure of the 20th century, who achieved monumental status as a composer, bandleader, arranger, and instrumentalist. The life and music of the duke and his orchestra youtube. Duke ellington biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Duke ellington was the most important composer in the history of jazz as well as being a bandleader who held his large group together continuously for almost 50 years. Most of these recordings are listed by the year they were recorded rather than year released.
He was later awarded several other prizes, the presidential medal of freedom in 1969, and the legion of honor by france in 1973, the highest civilian honors in each country. A short biography of duke ellington, the american jazz legend known for his hits like it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing and take the a. I read press reports that said the crowd at that carnegie hall performance included eleanor roosevelt, count basie and. Jul 01, 2019 duke ellington 18991974 at the piano at the fairfield hall, croydon, during a british tour on feb. Duke ellington colema duke ellington meets co ellington at newport. One of the originators of bigband jazz, ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of western music. Mary lou williams was an american jazz pianist, arranger, and composer.
Download duke ellington mp3 songs and albums music downloads. The very best of duke ellington duke ellington allmusic. Duke ellington composed over 3000 songs, including. This is a segment from the film reveille with beverly from 1943. Duke s parents enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of eight. The count meets the duke with count basies orchestra remastered. Licensed to youtube by sme, wmg on behalf of milan records.
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