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Vol. 48, Duke Ellington: In A Mellow Tone (Book & CD Set) by Various Artists, Duke's Diary, Part 2: The Life of Duke Ellington, 1950-1974 by Ken Vail, 2002-12 Duke's 'Bones:Ellington's Great Trombonists by Kurt R. Dietrich, 1995-05 Duke Ellington: Giant of Jazz (African-American Biographies) by Wendie C. Old, 1996-08 Duke Ellington by Scott Yanow, 1999-07-30 Duke Ellington: Sein Leben, seine Musik, seine Schallplatten (Collection Jazz) (German Edition) by Hans Ruland, 1983 Duke Ellington: Ambassador of Music (Close-Ups) by Pamela Barclay, 1975-03 Duke Ellington (Importance of) by Adam Woog, 1996-06 Duke Ellington (African-American Biographies) by Richard Terrill, 2003-05 Duke: Portrait of Duke Ellington by Derek Jewell, 1986-10 Duke Ellington: Un genio, un mito (Letture) (Italian Edition) by Antonio Berini, 1994 Directory of Duke Ellingtons Recordings by Jerry Valburn, 1986-01-01 Duke Ellington - American Jazz Man (Biography) by Biographiq, 2008-03-23 Duke Ellington. Genius des Jazz by James Lincoln Collier,

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61. Profile Of Duke Ellington
    Type of Compositions duke ellington recorded more than 2000 compositions, mainly jazz pieces. He is primarily known as a composer of instrumentals,  
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    Extractions: zOBT=" Ads" zGCID=" test1" zGCID=" test1 test5" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') z160=zpreC(160,600);z336=zpreC(336,280);z728=zpreC(728,90);z133=zpreC(336,133);zItw=160 var h2=document.getElementsByTagName("h2")[0];if(h2.getElementsByTagName("a")[0].firstChild.nodeValue.length>29)h2.className="long"; Home Education Music Education Search over 1.4 million articles by over 600 experts Music Education About.com Search h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); By Espie Estrella , About.com Born: April 29, 1899, his parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington. Birthplace: Washington, D.C Died: May 24, 1974 in New York, New York. Also Known As: Fondly called "The Duke", his full name is Edward Kennedy Ellington, one of the leading jazz figures of the 20th century. He was a composer, bandleader and jazz pianist. He formed his first band called in 1917 and they performed throughout Washington. Duke moved to New York in 1923 and the band was renamed

62. BBC - Music Profiles - Duke Ellington
    Discographies on BBC Music are supplied by MusicBrainz. If you spot any errors or omissions on this list you can edit duke ellington at MusicBrainz.  
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    Extractions: Send it to a friend! Ellington called his style and sound "American music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category", including many of the musicians who served with his orchestra, some of whom were themselves considered among the giants of jazz and remained with Ellington's orchestra for decades. While many were noteworthy in their own right, it was Ellington that melded them into one of the most well-known orchestral units in the history of jazz. He often composed specifically for the style and skills of these individuals, such as "Jeep's Blues" for Johnny Hodges, "Concerto for Cootie" ("Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me") for Cootie Williams and "The Mooche" for Tricky Sam Nanton. He also recorded songs written by his bandsmen, such as Juan Tizol's "Caravan" and "Perdido" which brought the "Spanish Tinge" to big-band jazz. After 1941, he frequently collaborated with composer-arranger Billy Strayhorn, who he called his alter-ego. One of the twentieth century's best-known African American celebrities, Ellington recorded for many American record companies, and appeared in several films. Ellington and his orchestra toured the United States and Europe regularly before and after World War II. Ellington led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974. His son Mercer Ellington took over the band until his death in 1996. Today the band performs under the direction of Barry Lee Hall., Jr..

63. "Duke" Ellington
    ellington, duke (18991974) Jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist; one of the leading figures in Big Band jazz during the 1930s and 1940s.  
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64. Breath Of Life » DUKE ELLINGTON / “Ballet Of The Flying Saucers”
    Although listed under duke ellington’s name, the suite was actually cocomposed in 1956 by duke ellington and Billy Strayhorn, which was in fact the norm  
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    Extractions: The dance suite featured Carmen Delavallade as Madam Zajj, the personification of jazz. Consider the context: no Malcolm, no King on the scene yet; three years after Brown vs. The Board of Education, seven years before the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The only black a person usually saw on television was when you turned the set off. So here comes supremely confident, hip, urbane, witty Duke Ellington and his Orchestra composing what is essentially a combination ballet, opera, historical panorama that wildly conflates jazz into the trope of a woman who is also a drum, muse and heartbeat, sex and creation. Duke was different from the conventions of his and our time. Duke had deep insights into the origins and artistic importance of his culture, thus his understanding of the conjoined nature of dance and jazz. No one else before or since has even attempted so successful an artistic piece that combines dance, music, lyrics and narration to present a popular history of jazz.

65. Today In History: April 29
    duke ellington is seen here reflected in his dressing room mirror in a picture Edward Kennedy duke ellington, often said to be America s greatest  
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    Extractions: "Let's not pout, gentlemen. It makes bad notes." Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, often said to be America's greatest composer, bandleader, and recording artist, was born on April 29 , 1899 in Washington, D.C. Titled "Duke" as a youngster, Ellington turned down a visual arts scholarship to focus his life on music. With a background in classical, popular, ragtime, and stride music, Ellington emerged as arguably the greatest single talent in the history of jazz.

66. Duke Ellington Recommended Collections
    There are an amazing number of bad ellington collections in print. But, there are also a couple of very good, comprehensive collections available.  
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67. Sophisticated Gentleman (Imagination): American Treasures Of The Library Of Cong
    He captured this image of duke ellington s charismatic presence after a performance at New York s Paramount Theater in the late 1940s.  
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    Extractions: During the late 1930s The Washington Post was hesitant to pay staff photographers for the late-night hours required to accompany the paper's novice music columnist William Gottlieb on his postshow interviews with jazz musicians at various Washington, D.C., nightclubs. So Gottlieb, inspired by the new photojournalism of Life magazine, learned to take his own photographs. He covered the jazz and blues scene first for The Washington Post and later for Down Beat. He captured this image of Duke Ellington's charismatic presence after a performance at New York's Paramount Theater in the late 1940s. Ellingtonhis reflection caught in a dressing room mirrorlooks fully the part of an American musical giant: debonair and handsome. Creator of such distinctive yet iconic classics as "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady," and "Satin Doll," Ellington considered his music as both personal expression and a continuation and reaffirmation of the African-American musical heritage. The Gottlieb Photographic Collection contains approximately fifteen hundred images of eminent jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Thelonious Monk, and was purchased with funds from a bequest of Ira and Leonore Gershwin for use by the Music Division.

68. Duke Ellington At PeanutsJazz.com
    Details of Jazz artist duke ellington, including biographical details, discography, etc.  
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    Extractions: Nee: Edward Kennedy Ellington Born: 29 Apr 1899 Died: 24 May 1974 Origin: Washington, D.C., United States Instruments: Piano Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969 and in 1973, the Legion of Honor by France. Both are the highest civilian honors of each country. He was known as 'The Duke' Duke Ellington was a major force in jazz from the 1920's through the 1960's and his work continues to be influential today. He is considered by many to be the greatest American composer more...

69. Duke Ellington Bibliography
    Humphrey Lyttelton duke ellington, in Humphrey Lyttelton The Best of Jazz. Basin Street to Harlem. Jazz Masters and Masterpieces 19171930,  
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    Extractions: The following bibliographical information relates to periodicals and books present in the archive of the Jazz-Institut Darmstadt. Our extensive periodical collection comprises 1.000 periodicals, more than 60.000 single issues. About 50% of the collection have been indexed. Following the more recent entries you'll find abbreviations which will give you a clue about the nature in the respective articles. The abbreviations are: (A) = analytical remarks

70. Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington DVD
    Jazz Icons duke ellington features the earliestknown filmed full-length concert by one of the 20th Century s greatest songwriters and bandleaders.  
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    Extractions: Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington features the earliest-known filmed full-length concert by one of the 20th Century's greatest songwriters and bandleaders. Filmed at Amsterdam's famed Concertgebouw, this 80-minute concert features the 16-piece Duke Ellington Orchestra two years after their stunning performance at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival,which Duke considered his second birth. This epic performance includes legendary players Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, Quentin Jackson and Ray Nance performing some of the most beloved American music ever written.

71. Ellington On The Web - "I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Links"
    Comprehensive duke ellington website by Robb Holmes this too was one of my first . There is a brief mention here of Adelaide Hall and duke ellington,  
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72. TheACC.com - The Official Athletic Site Of The Atlantic Coast Conference
    GREENSBORO, N.C. North Carolina s Wayne ellington was named ACC Player of the Week and duke s Kyle Singler was selected as ACC Rookie of the Week.  
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    Extractions: Jan. 7, 2008 GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina's Wayne Ellington was named ACC Player of the Week and Duke's Kyle Singler was selected as ACC Rookie of the Week. A unanimous selection as the player of the week, Ellington scored an ACC-high 36 points, including the game-winning three-pointer with 0.4 seconds to play, in the Tar Heel's 90-88 overtime win at Clemson Sunday night. On the week, the Wynnewood, Pa., sophomore averaged 26.5 points in two wins on 19-of-30 shooting from the floor, 6-for-11 from three-point range and 9-of-11 from the free throw line. Ellington's 36 points was a career high and the most by a Tar Heel since Tyler Hansbrough scored 40 points two years ago. In earning the rookie award for the third time this season, Singler had 14 points and eight rebounds in Duke's 81-67 win over Cornell on Sunday. The Medford, Ore., native also added four assists, one block and one steal in the contest. He was 5-of-12 from the field and 4-of-6 from the foul line as Duke posted its 58th straight non-conference home victory.

73. ELLINGTON, Duke : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia Of Popular Music
    They were first called duke ellington and His Famous Orchestra at a record date for Brunswick 20 January 1931, which included Creole Rhapsody ,  
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    Extractions: ELLINGTON, Duke b Edward Kennedy Ellington, 29 April 1899, Washington DC; d 24 May 1974, NYC) Pianist, bandleader, arranger, composer; one of the greatest musicians in American history because he was all of these at once. His father was a butler at the White House and a blueprint maker for the US Navy; he acquired his nickname as a teenager from his elegant dress and demeanour. His piano teacher was Miss Clinkscales; later in NYC he had harmony lessons in back seats of taxis from Will Vodery and Will Marion Cook, and tips from Willie 'The Lion' Smith, but he was largely self-taught. He won an NAACP poster-design contest, was offered an art scholarship but left high school to start a sign-painting business, and found that piano playing attracted the girls: asked to paint a poster for a dance he would ask, 'What band have you got?' He went to New York in March 1923 but found no work; he returned that fall with the Washingtonians, led by Elmer Snowden, including Arthur Whetsol, trumpet (

74. Howard University Libraries - Duke Ellington: A Centennial Tribute
    During his lifetime, duke ellington was widely regarded as an ambassador of American music and culture. This unique status was attributed to his combined  
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    Extractions: Photos: © Howard University. The Founders Library, Channing Pollock Theatre Collection. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH During his lifetime, Duke Ellington was widely regarded as an ambassador of American music and culture. This unique status was attributed to his combined talents of orchestration and band leading, coupled with his charismatic personality and magnanimous presence. Undeniably one of the most important composers in the history of jazz, with an estimated two thousand compositions, arrangements, and collaborations to his credit, Ellington's career greatly influenced the rise of the jazz band. As an inspired coach and kind-hearted leader, Ellington willingly showcased his musicians and enabled them, in turn, to make a strong impact on jazz styles for their particular instruments. This is borne out by Hodges' approach to alto saxophone ballad interpretation, Blanton's method of horn like solo lines played pizzicato on bass, and Ben Webster's tenor saxophone approach. Ellington's piano style influenced Thelonious Monk, a leading modern jazz composer-pianist, while Ellington's arranging concepts were assimilated by Gil Evans, Thad Jones, George Russell, Clare Fischer, Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, and other significant modern composers. Although Ellington's forte was jazz and his big-band pieces were best known, he also wrote for the Broadway stage, ballets, operas, films and church services. The latter works were scored for symphony orchestra, choruses, and dancers.

75. Jazzscript.co.uk - DUKE ELLINGTON : LIFELINE
    ellington travels to New York with Greer and starts to make his way in the music world. By 1924 duke ellington and His Washingtonians is established,  
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    Extractions: If any one artist can be said to represent jazz in the twentieth century, Ellington makes the strongest claim , having made telling (and popular) contributions in every era from the beginnings of popular jazz through the popular craze for swing music. His background was that of ragtime, and his first inclination would have been, like Fletcher Henderson to rival the popular white dance bands of his youth; but to that he quickly added the black jazz sounds of two early band members, Bubber Miley (trumpet) and Trick San Nanton (trombome), with their use of voice-like effects in their playing: Black and Tan Fantasy is an early essay in this assembled collage of styles. Like all the early jazz musicians, Ellington 'learnt on the hoof', and he had, in the shape of his own band, the perfect vehicle for it. Ellington took in all influences as a composer - popular songs, the blues, ballads, instrumental pieces, and his tally of over 2000 known compositions is testimony to his receptive ear and fertile imagination.

76. Smithsonian Jazz
    In the audio clips you will hear some of the music duke ellington wrote that made The best records of duke ellington can be listened to again and again  
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    Extractions: What Is Jazz ... Teacher Lesson Plan Duke's Match Game Before beginning the Matching Game Activity, print out the answer chart. You will need a pencil to fill in the chart. The three columns below contain six paragraphs, six photographs, and six audio clips, all scrambled. In the audio clips you will hear some of the music Duke Ellington wrote that made him famous. The paragraphs give you information about the music and its importance in the story of his life and career. Study the photographs and listen to the audio clips to determine which photograph and audio clip match each paragraph. Fill in the chart with your answers. Print out the Match Game worksheet Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., April 29, 1899. He was nicknamed "Duke" by a junior high school friend because of the stylish way in which he dressed and the proud way he carried himself. His parents encouraged him to take piano lessons when he was seven years old, and his parents took him to two church services every Sunday. He had a younger sister and grandparents whom he also loved and respected, and developed strong family values. Duke Ellington grew up proud of his African American heritage, which he expressed in much of the music he would write later on, and in the song

77. Biographies Of The Ray Eberle Orch , Gus C. Edwards And The Terrace Garden Orch.
    While still in his early 20s, he wrote several compositions for the duke ellington orchestra, the most famous of which was Things Ain t What They Used to  
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    Extractions: In 1938 Glenn Miller asked Jimmy Dorsey for advice in forming a big band. Dorsey noted that one of the key elements was a solid singer, such as his top male vocalist, Bob Eberly. Miller asked if Dorsey knew of any singers that might want to take a job with his up coming band. Joining the discussion, Bob recommended his younger brother, Ray "Brothers Ray and Bob Eberle were born with the name Eberle; ending with an 'e'. Bob changed his name early on in his career. He was opening for a Milton Berle show and the announcer kept pronouncing his name wrongly. Rather than having to correct people all the time, Bob changed his name to Eberly to avoid further confusion. Ray Eberle kept his given birthname throughout his lifetime." Ray had no formal training in music, nor any professional experience, however Miller hired him. In hopes of stepping out of his brother shadow, Ray changed the spelling of his last name to Eberle. Miller helped coach Ray and featured him on many of the band's Chesterfield cigarette's radio broadcasts. His handsome looks and dedication to the Miller songbook became a perfect fit with the bands style. His songs sold millions, including "At Last" and "Moonlight Cocktails."

78. Albums By Duke Ellington - Rate Your Music
    duke ellington and his orchestra (I giganti del Jazz, 12), 1, rate .. The Immortal duke ellington (with His Alltime Great Orchestra of 1943) (Vol 1 of 3  
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79. Duke Ellington Albums And Songs - MP3.com
    duke ellington MP3 Downloads MP3.com offers legal duke ellington music downloads as well as all of your favorite duke ellington music videos.  
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80. Duke Ellington Windows Media Player Jukebox Page
    The duke ellington Windows Media Player Jukebox Page features more than 30 songs. Each song can be played individually or heard on a Windows Media Player  
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    Extractions: Collectors Corner Amazon Store Your favorite media player will play all of the songs on this page. If you wish to hear a particular song, left-click any song title . Your default Internet media player should open in a new window and play the song. To hear another song, leave your media player open, click on the tab in the Taskbar for your Jukebox page, then left-click another song title Play as many songs as you wish! To listen to another bandleader's music, click on his name in the Jukebox Menu on the left. We recommend using Windows Media Player, which comes installed on many new computers. You may get one for free by clicking on this image: Click here to learn more about media players

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