The black community in ellingtons time and a tour of the shaw neighborhood where he grew up. Celebrating black history month watch this duke ellington biography. Duke ellington biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Fantastic performance footage of one of jazzs greatest stars duke ellington. In a sentimental mood duke ellington piano tutorial. His royal nickname seemed appropriate for duke because his elegant manner and dapper dress gave him the character of a young aristocrat. 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. Stratemanns duke ellington day by day and film by film, mark tucker. Money jungle with max roach and charles mingus 1962. The us chart listing information should be considered tentative because sources like the joel whitburns.
Summary duke ellington was born on april 29, 1899 in washington, d. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from duke ellington. 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. Duke ellington 18991974 at the piano at the fairfield hall, croydon, during a british tour on feb. A major figure in the history of jazz music, his career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of. Duke ellington dukes big 4 full album by all that jazz don kaart. Edward was nicknamed duke by a classmate who admired him.
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. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer. Duke ellington duke ellington meets count basie 1962 today. May 24, 1974 in new york city was an american jazz. A minor part of the ellington discography but very attractive nonetheless. A concert of sacred music, performed by duke ellington and his orchestra original. Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 18, 2017. Comes with 4 page pamphlet on other recordings from miller and kreisel sound corporation as well as the direct to disc recording. 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. 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. The mooche is an american jazz song, composed in 1928 by duke ellington and irving mills. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Song, it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing duke.
With performances of song of his most famous songs including mood indigo. Edward kennedy duke ellington and his music have been an integral part of the american scene for most of the 20th century. The count meets the duke with count basies orchestra remastered. 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. Ella fitzgerald, nat king cole, duke ellington, elvis presley, count basie, herbie hancock. 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.
It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing is a 1931 composition. Apr 26, 2012 a short biography highlighting the personal and musical life of duke ellington, one of the worlds greatest jazz musicians. Mary lou williams was an american jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. Download duke ellington mp3 songs and albums music. Duke ellington duke s big 4 full album by all that jazz don kaart. Duke ellington biography birthday, trivia american. The duke ellington orchestra was an institution, something even the greatest musicians aspired to be part of. Biographer terry teachout discusses his book about duke ellington, the greatest jazz composer of the 20th century and an impenetrably. 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 was awarded the grammy lifetime achievement award in 1966. Duke ellington composed over 3000 songs, including. In this educational video for students, we journey through the life of. Making his first european tour in 1933, he followed with his annual carnegie hall concerts between 1943 and 1950, and then a middle. This biography profiles his childhood, life, music career, achievements and timeline.
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. Bill berry and his ellington allstars for duke discogs. Duke ellingtons black, brown and beige set a tone for black. A major figure in the history of jazz music, his career spanned more than half a. Duke ellington biography childhood, life achievements. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. 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. Jan 09, 2012 duke ellington was born april 29, 1899, in washington, d. Meanwhile, dukes ability to captivate audiences and capture an exhilarating array. Aug 15, 2012 fantastic performance footage of one of jazzs greatest stars duke ellington. Most of these recordings are listed by the year they were recorded rather than year released. The duke plays ellington capitol capitol universal. 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.
Duke ellingtons contributions to american music youtube. One of the pieces is it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing. A short biography highlighting the personal and musical life of duke ellington, one of the worlds greatest jazz musicians. 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.
John prattgetty images hide caption toggle caption. He died of lung cancer and pneumonia on may 24, 1974, a month after his 75th birthday, and is. Dukes parents enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of eight. Download duke ellington mp3 songs and albums music downloads. May 24, 1974 age 75 in new york city, new york, usa. 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. Jazz documentary count basie duke ellington louis armstrong ella. 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. Duke ellington was born edward kennedy ellington in washington, d. However, he was more than capable of sensitive examination of his own 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. Duke ellington was an american jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz. 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. Inducted into the international tap dance hall of fame in 2017.
Duke ellington was elegantly dismissive of analysis. The life and music of the duke and his orchestra youtube. Duke ellington duke ellington the best of by classic. Edward kennedy duke ellington was an american jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader.
Of the haunting and plaintive mood indigo, he said. Hey kids, meet duke ellington jazz artists biography. Duke ellington married his high school sweetheart, edna thompson, in 1918. 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. Music from duke ellington hal leonard jazz ensemble. Reissues are listed for most of the recordings released before the 1950s, as the original 78s are rare. As a child, he actually enjoyed baseball more than piano. Licensed to youtube by sme, wmg on behalf of milan records. The group stayed together for over fifty years and recorded and wrote some of americas greatest music. Greatest allround musical figure of the 20th century, who achieved monumental status as a composer, bandleader, arranger, and instrumentalist. She wrote hundreds of compositions and arrangements and recorded more than one hundred records in 78, 45, and lp versions. Jul 01, 2019 duke ellington 18991974 at the piano at the fairfield hall, croydon, during a british tour on feb. Ellington was celebrated in stevie wonders song sir duke from songs in the key of life 1976. Duke ellington and his orchestra playing this awesome tune in 1943.
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. Duke ellington colema duke ellington meets co ellington at newport. 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. The very best of duke ellington duke ellington allmusic. Here is a video of duke ellington and his orchestra playing several pieces. See more awards anatomy of a murder music department. The renaissance man of jazz ella fitzgerald called him the duke of ellington. I read press reports that said the crowd at that carnegie hall performance included eleanor roosevelt, count basie and. Duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. This is a segment from the film reveille with beverly from 1943. The principal aim of this site is to provide as full an online discography of the recorded works of duke ellington as possible. Williams wrote and arranged for duke ellington and benny goodman, and.