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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life.
Duke Ellington's orchestra was the house band from December 4, 1927, until June 30, 1931. [16] The first revue that Ellington's orchestra performed was called the "Creole Revue" and featured Adelaide Hall. Hall had just recorded several songs with Ellington, including "Creole Love Call", a worldwide hit. [17]
This is where Tizol first met Duke Ellington. [1] Tizol joined Ellington's band in mid-1929. [1] Arthur Whetsel, a trumpeter with whom Tizol played in the White Brothers' Band, made the recommendation. Tizol sat beside Tricky Sam Nanton in the two-man trombone section and became the fifth voice in the brass section of Ellington's orchestra ...
Otto James "Toby" Hardwicke (May 31, 1904 – August 5, 1970) [1] was an American saxophone player associated with Duke Ellington. Biography
The album was recorded in August and November 1967. [3] The material is Strayhorn's compositions, including some that had not previously been recorded. [2] Ellington chose the songs to demonstrate Strayhorn's versatility and range, as well as to pay homage to the qualities that he most admired in his late writing partner.
Wilson was a dancer who, as a young woman, toured with Duke Ellington and his band. She maintained that she had inspired Ellington's hit song “Satin Doll .” She often went by the "Satin Doll ...
While some people may only know Duke Ellington as a cartoon ghost from Netflix's Big Mouth, the jazz musician played a pivotal role in music history. While some people may only know Duke Ellington ...
This category is for members (including singers) of the Duke Ellington Orchestra under the direction of Duke Ellington. Members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra under the direction of Mercer Ellington, as well as one-off collaborators such as John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Max Roach, are excluded.