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Duke Ellington was one of the most important creative forces in the music of the twentieth century. His influence on classical music, popular music, and, of course, jazz, simply cannot be overstated. He was born Edward Kennedy Ellington in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 1899, into a middle class black family.
May 29, 2018 · Duke Ellington [1] 1899–1974 Pianist, bandleader, composer At a Glance… [2] A Late Bloomer [3] Formed His Own Band [4] “Blew the Joint Away” at Newport [5] The 1960s: Musician, Historian, Lecturer [6] Selected compositions [7] Selected discography [8] Sources [9] Duke Ellington [10] was a distinct
Aug 3, 2022 · Duke Ellington always had this way of pulling strong emotions from the keys of his piano. On the 1962 version of “Solitude,” featuring the bassist Charles Mingus and the drummer Max Roach, ...
Nov 19, 2008 · Duke Ellington composed some of the most enduring music of the 20th century, producing more than one thousand lasting works. With groundbreaking hits such as "Sophisticated Lady" and "Mood Indigo ...
Mar 29, 2013 · 0:00 Boo-Dah4:18 Take The "A" Train5:56 Afro-Bossa10:37 Perdido14:29 Never On Sunday18:36 Happy Reunion22:07 Wailing Interval26:14 Caravan32:02 Banquet34:22 ...
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Duke Ellington hatása szinte felbecsülhetetlen. Stílusa az 1940-es évektől kisebb vagy nagyobb mértékben a legtöbb jazz zenekarra hatással volt. Kertész Ákos Makra című regényében Makra és Vali a luxemburgi adón Duke Ellingtont hallgatnak.
Jan 22, 2024 · Duke Ellington’s Death & Legacy. Duke Ellington’s health gradually declined from lung cancer and his last appearance with his orchestra was in March 1974. A full issue of Downbeat was dedicated to his 75th birthday and was filled with praise from all of the top players in jazz. By then Ellington, who enjoyed reading the issue, was in the ...
