This CD reissue from 1997 features Duke Ellington and His Orchestra running through 11 of the leader's hits and a lesser-known blues tune, "The Twitch. All are featured on The Popular Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than fifty years. Born in Washington, . Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s onward and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. In the 1930s, his orchestra toured in Europe
Duke Ellington, one of the greatest composers and performers of the 20th century. This is sure to brighten your evening - Duke Ellington performs ‘It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)’ recorded back in 1943. Timeless! udiscovermusic. Watch Duke Ellington Perform 'It Don't Mean A Thing' (1943) uDiscover. Duke Ellington performs ‘It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)’ (1943). Duke Ellington - Verve Records. 7 hrs ·. Do you know your Miles from your Dukes?
2009 Digitally Re-mastered Liveradio Recordings. Blue Feeling - The Complete Recordings 1933 - 1936. Ella At Duke's Place. Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. 1999 Original Album plus Bonus Tracks 1957 - The Suites Vo. Hot Summer Dance, Previously Unreleased.
Duke Ellington and his band went on to play everywhere from New York to New Delhi, Chicago to Cairo, and Los Angeles to London. Ellington and his band played with such greats as Miles Davis, Cab Calloway, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett and Louis Armstrong. They entertained everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to President Nixon. Before passing away in 1974, Duke Ellington wrote and recorded hundreds of musical compositions, all of which will continue to have a lasting effect upon people worldwide for a long time to come
This is the discography of Duke Ellington. Most of these recordings are listed by the year they were recorded rather than year released. Reissues are listed for most of the recordings released before the 1950s, as the original 78s are rare.
Du Droppers, Duke Ellington, Unknown Ensemble. Duke Ellington - I'm Beginning To See The Light 03:15. Duke Ellington - In A Sentimental Mood 03:04. Duke Ellington - Black And Tan Fantasy 02:53. Duke Ellington - Sophisticated Lady 03:59. Duke Ellington - Indian Summer 03:02. Duke Ellington - Solitude 03:09. Duke Ellington - Ko - Ko 02:43. Duke Ellington - Caravan 02:49. Duke Ellington - Mood Indigo 02:48. Duke Ellington - Sophisticated Lady 02:42. Duke Ellington - The Mooche 04:31. Du Droppers - Three Little Words 03:06. Unknown Ensemble - Solitude 02:58.
The Duke Ellington Carnegie Hall Concerts, December 1944, 1977. Suddenly It Jumped, 02:50.
