Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy „Duke“ Ellington (* 29. April 1899 in Washington D. C.; † 24. Mai 1974 in New York) war ein amerikanischer Jazz-Komponist, -Pianist und -Bandleader. Details siehe: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Ellington

A 1942 recording of C Jam Blues beformed by Duke Ellington and a collection of other Jazz giants in a famous recording called "Jam Session". Other artist included Barney Bigard, Sonny Greer, Ray Nance, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton, Rex Stewart, and Ben Webster.

Duke Ellington and his orchestra playing this awesome tune in 1943.

"Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" is the fifth and final song on Duke Ellington's Comeback live album "Ellington at Newport"

In the early 1960s five jazz films were commissioned by a corporate sponsor -- one of which featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra. This piece features Johnny Hodges on alto sax.
Personnel: Ray Nance, Shorty Baker, Cat Anderson, Bill Berry, Ed Mullens (t), Lawrence Brown, Leon Cox, Chuck Connors (tb), Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges (as), Paul Gonsalves (ts), Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts), Harry Carney (bars), Duke Ellington (p), Aaron Bell (b), Sam Woodyard (d). NYC, Jan 9, 1962.

In the early 1960s five jazz films were commissioned by a corporate sponsor -- one of which featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The great Paul Gonsalves is featured here on tenor saxophone.
Personnel: Ray Nance, Shorty Baker, Cat Anderson, Bill Berry, Ed Mullens (t), Lawrence Brown, Leon Cox, Chuck Connors (tb), Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges (as), Paul Gonsalves (ts), Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts), Harry Carney (bars), Duke Ellington (p), Aaron Bell (b), Sam Woodyard (d). NYC, Jan 9, 1962.

Album: Yale Concert

The Afro Eurasian Eclipse Norris Turrney in the spirit of Johnny Hodges  

And His Mother Called Him Bill (1967)
Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton (alto saxophone, clarinet); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams (trumpet); Clark Terry (flugelhorn); John Sanders, Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors (trombone); Aaron Bell, Jeff Castleman (bass); Steve Little, Sam Woodyard (drums).

Duke Ellington, Count Basie: Segue in C

featuring : Cootie Williams (tp)

featuring : Johnny Hodges

Recorded at the olympia Theater, Paris , France , on Feb.1st,2nd and 23rd, 1963
1.Kinda Dukish, 2.Rockin' in Rhythm (01:51), 3.On the Sunny Side of the Street(05:39) , 4.Star-Crossed Lovers (08:42), 5.All of Me(12:53) , 6.Theme from "Asphalt Jungle"(15:29) , 7.Concerto for Cootie (19:35), 8.Tutti for Cootie(22:10), 9.Suite Thursday: MisfitBlues (26:57), 10.Suite Thursday: Schwiphti (30:36), 11.Suite Thursday: Zweet Zurzday (33:28), 12.Suite Thursday: Lay-By (37:21), 13.Perdido(43:49), 14.The Eighth Veil(49:10), 15.Rose Of The Rio Grande(51:46), 16.Cop Out(54:28), 17.Bula(1:01:25)