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Há 5 dias · Mercer lived next door at 334. For these and other reasons, 106th Street is now known as Duke Ellington Boulevard. Duke himself was said to have moved to 333 in 1961, but he appears to have primarily lived elsewhere, first near 100th Street, and then near Lincoln Center in his final years.
Há 4 dias · Song of the Day: Duke Ellington, “Satin Doll”. by Matt Micucci. Duke Ellington is one of the greatest artists in jazz music history. The bandleader/composer wrote “Satin Doll,” one of his most popular hits in 1953, with a little help from longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn.
Há 18 horas · The music of the people is like a rare and lovely flower growing amidst encroaching weeds.—Antonin Dvořák. The Great American Songbook is the retrospective label for a body of music, from jazz standards to show tunes, largely created during the first half of the 20th century. Because it emerged alongside radio and recording, the Songbook ...
Há 4 dias · Bandleader and pianist Duke Ellington wrote the jaunty swing piece “In a Mellow Tone” (sometimes displayed as “In a Mellotone”) in 1939, but the song wasn’t officially recorded until this day (September 5) in 1940.
Há 1 dia · In 2023, I started a group called The DC Theatre Community Care, which focused on building up the theater community, to expand our means of supporting and uplifting one another. The cast of ‘Sojourners’: Opa Adeyemo (Ukpong), Billie Krishawn (Abasiama), Renea S. Brown (Moxie), Kambi Gathesha (Disciple). Photo courtesy of Billie Krishawn.
Há 2 dias · From the masters of traditional jazz like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to the pioneers of blues like B.B. King and Howlin’ Wolf, this collection is a veritable treasure trove of music that is sure to delight fans of these genres. With sub-genres like swing, bebop, and Latin jazz, as well as electric blues, delta blues, and soul blues ...
Há 18 horas · Of course, that question’s going to get a different answer every day. One day it might be Frank Zappa’s Grand Wazoo, another it might be Duke Ellington’s Such Sweet Thunder, another it might be the Beatles’ Revolver, or it might be Joni Mitchell, Harrison Birtwistle, Sibelius…
