Duke Ellington: Take The "A" Train

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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. Use this link to open my Jazz Giants library playlist. www.youtube.com EUdGs6FKg=

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Duke Ellington and his orchestra playing this awesome tune in 1943. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, now accepted as a jazz standard. The music was written and arranged by Ellington in August 1931 during intermissions at Chicago's Lincoln Tavern and was first recorded by Ellington and his orchestra for Brunswick Records (Br 6265) on February 2, 1932. Ivie Anderson sang the vocal and trombonist Joe Nanton and alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges played the instrumental solos. The title was based on the oft stated credo of Ellington's former trumpeter Bubber Miley, who was dying of tuberculosis. The song became famous, Ellington wrote, "as the expression of a sentiment which prevailed among jazz musicians at the time." Probably the first song to use the phrase "swing" in the title, it introduced the term into everyday language and presaged the Swing Era by three years. The Ellington band played the song continuously over the years and recorded it numerous times, most often with trumpeter Ray Nance as vocalist.

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Beautiful tune performed by Duke Ellington and John Coltrane in 1962, to a small pictire-video of mine. According to Ellington, the song was born in Durham, North Carolina. "We had played a big dance in a tobacco warehouse, and afterwards a friend of mine, an executive in the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, threw a party for us. I was playing piano when another one of our friends had some trouble with two chicks. To pacify them, I composed this there and then, with one chick standing on each side of the piano." Ellington composed the piece in 1935 and recorded it with his orchestra the same year. Lyrics were later written for the tune by Irving Mills and Manny Kurtz. The song uses a technique called contrapuntal or chromatic embellishment of static harmony. A "line cliché". This is the best-known version of the song, and is featured on "Duke Ellington and John Coltrane" and "Coltrane for Lovers".

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Duke Ellington Take the A Train (Ella Fitzgerald)

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The Duke Ellington Orchestra playing Satin Doll

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Duke Ellington & His Orchestra performing Satin Doll

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www.billytaylorjazz.net presents Billy Taylor playing along with the Master himself, and piano legend Willie the Lion Smith, from a 1969 tv celebration of Billy's birthday.

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Classical tune 'In a sentimental mood' performed by outstanding Duke Ellington and John Coltrane (1962)

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@cookdandbombd - www.cookdandbombd.co.uk Encoded by lfbarfe! Watching the Duke Ellington Jazz 65 show (kindly encoded by Mr lfbarfe), I was VERY taken with the performance of Isfahan, from the "Far East Suite." I've chopped it out to share on YouTube, partly so I can keep it handy. Hope you enjoy it. Johnny Hodge's playing is extraordinarily beautiful, very warm and emotive. If you like this, then check out Demonoid for the full thing.

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Duke was interviewed by the Finnish National Broadcasting Company while arriving to Helsinki for a concert in 1973.

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The song from Duke Ellington's big band, 'Cotton Tail'.

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Duke Ellington Orchestra with Herb Jeffries on vocals

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The Duke still swung when the band recorded this rare version of "Take The A Train" in 1943. The vocalist is Joya Sherrill who actually wrote the lyrics to this famous Ellington composition.

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"Fleurette Africaine" by Duke Ellington (Piano), Charles Mingus (Bass) and Max Roach (Drums). From the 1962 "Money Jungle" album. Composed by Duke Ellington.

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UK TV concert -featured Paul Gonsalves

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I see this clip around here, but usually in B&W (Saw one clip in color, but it didn't look as clear, IMO) Several more Ellington clips from this recording to come!

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Ellington talking about how his inspiration works, from the documentary On The Road With Duke Ellington directed by Robert Drew.

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In the early 1960s five jazz films were commissioned by a corporate sponsor -- one of which featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra. "VIP's Boogie/Jam with Sam" are showcases for the band's phenomenal soloists and just about everyone in the band participates (except, notably, Hodges), including a stunning closer by Cat Anderson. The soloists here are (in order): VIP's Boogie - 1. Harry Carney (bars) 2. Jimmy Hamilton (cl) Jam with Sam - 1. Harold "Shorty" Baker (tp) 2. Paul Gonsalves (ts) 3. Lawrence Brown (tb) 4. Russel Procope (as) 5. Bill Berry (tp) 6. Ray Nance (tp w/ mute) 7. Eddie Mullens (tp) 8. Cat Anderson (tp) 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.

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*UPDATE* March, 2010 I found out that this version was released in 1956, and it's on the "Historically speaking - The Duke". The trumpeter is Ray Nance :) Thank you motorflygare1 and thanks everyone for helping! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I politely ask jazz lovers to help me find out what year Mr Ellington and his band recorded this version and who played the trumpet. (Was it Bubber Miley or someone else?) This is one of the greatest jazz songs of all time, in my opinion. Sends shivers down my spine.. I've been loving this since my childhood days, so any possible help will be much appreciated :)

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FROM THE GREAT GREAT SUMMIT

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This shamefully under-rated and largely ignored tenor-sax giant delivers a lesson here on how to play,and swing,the blues.

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Keep a Song in Your Soul Music - Thomas "Fats" Waller Words - Alexander Hill Performed by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra Vocal by Chick Bullock Recorded January 16, 1931, New York Personnel: Duke Ellington - piano, director, arranger Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams - trumpet Joe Nanton - trombone Juan Tizol - valve trombone Johnny Hodges - alto sax Harry Carney - clarinet Barney Bigard - tenor sax Fred Guy - guitar, banjo Wellman Braud - string bass Sonny Greer - drums Chick Bullock - vocal Duke (Edward Kennedy) Ellington (1899 - 1974) was a musical giant as bandleader, composer, and arranger. Long career from 1918 into the 1970s. Composed staggering number of jazz works through the years, as well as many songs of lasting popularity. As pianist, played modified stride style, tasteful and easy-swinging, with own brand of unorthodox chord structures and ornate patterns. Highly successful bandleader for half century with immence body of recorded work. Personnel in band more constant than most. As teenager, played in Washington DC area. Led small band in 1918; early members Otto Hardwick, and Arthur Whetsol joined in 1919 by Sonny Greer. With them and Elmer Snowden, Ellington went to New York in 1922 to join Wilber Sweatman. In 1923, returned to New York and played Hollywood Club (later Kentucky Club) with Snowden as leader. Fred Guy replaced Snowden, Ellington became leader, called group The Washingtonians. 1924-1927 band toured New England many times <b>...</b>

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The Duke Ellington Centennial disc 2 I believe the woman who's singing is called Adelaide Hall. She's an amazing scat singer as well, but didn't get very famous.

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Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - perform "Ebony Rhapsody" - 1934

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B' side second track from Ellington's "Money Jungle" album. Recorded at Sound Makers, New York, New York on September 17, 1962. Originally released on United Artists (15017). Duke Ellington (piano); Charles Mingus (bass); Max Roach (drums).

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Here's another Duke Song. Enjoy!

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Alvin Trask and The Heritage Signature Chorale playing "Solitude" by Duke Ellington. This was recorded at the concert "Jazz Notes" at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, of the University of Maryland. March 11, 2007 For more on Alvin Trask's music: www.alvintrask.com .

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For more stories: voaspecialenglish.com | http Duke Ellington was one of the leading jazz artists of the 20th century. He was also a native of Washington. Duke Ellington brought jazz to the world. He and his orchestra performed for millions of people. In 1969, President Richard Nixon gave him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Americas recording industry honored Ellington with 13 Grammy Awards. Today, his granddaughter, Mercedes Ellington, is head of the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. MERCEDES ELLINGTON:The music of Duke Ellington is of such a structure that it crosses generations and it makes, puts everybody on an even scale. Duke Ellington used to be very charming and very gracious, and appreciated his career to such an extent that, when he was invited to play in different countries especially, he would compose a suite dedicated to that country. He loved to go places he was not supposed to go. He never labeled his music. It was not jazz, it was not this. It was just, he said, it was American Music. Duke Ellington helped to break down racial barriers in the United States. MERCEDES ELLINGTON:The commonality between people is one of the things that I think that Ellington wanted to accentuate. He was always on the path of acknowledging what was really happening in the world. But the ideal of people being drawn together through music was his goal. And, he was constantly writing. Every day, he wrote. He wrote every day, even when he was ill, dying in a hospital. There <b>...</b>

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Here's hoping this Daybreak Express takes off this very daybreak to help kick off a great weekend - Lord knows I'm due. ;) One of the finest recorded & pressed 78's I've ever heard - full, crisp & rock solid. And Duke's outfit ain't bad at all, either. ;) Dig.....

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"Solitude" performed by Duke Ellington and band. Jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington in 1934.

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Duke Ellington sat in on Louis Armstrong's All Stars for a studio album called The Great Summit. Once the session was well underway, Ellington pulled out this very rare tune that he had written decades earlier with Armstrong in mind. Listen for yourself the result.

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Audio file of Cat playing El Gato. Audio quality isn't the greatest but certainly worth a listen.

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Duke Ellington and his Orchestra's rendition of the jazz classic, Harlem Nocturne.

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Tony Award-winner Hinton Battle sings Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady" accompanied by dancer Paula Kelly. 0:00 Dance by company 1:45 Paula Kelly entrance 2:22 Hinton Battle sings 3:12 Paula Kelly dance to Hinton Battle vocals "Sophisticated Ladies" was nominated for eight Tony Awards in 1981, winning two. This performance is an excerpt from the 1981 DVD "Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies," available for purchase at www.kultur.com (We are not affiliated in any way with kultur.com.) Many more great videos from "Sophisticated Ladies" are available from our website at http

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In the early 1960s five jazz films were commissioned by a corporate sponsor -- one of which featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra. This piece includes a remarkable sequence with Ellington and bassist Aaron Bell. 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.

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Duke Ellington and his Orchestra 1929. Black And Tan Fantasy. Black Beauty Cotton Club Stomp These are excerpts of the early jazz art movie : Black And Tan Fantasy It shows the band in a setting very close to what the band did in the famous cotton club, backing dancers, singers and other acts. Black and Tan Fantasy is one of the first pieces Ellington recorded in what is now called jungle style. Originally in 1927 it was a kind of solo piece for trumpetter Bubber Miley. There also exist a lovely version (Even 2 takes) where Jabbo Smith substitutes for Miley, also 1927. When the time was ready in 1929 to make a movie recording, Miley had allready left the Ellington band. What makes this movie very interesting is that not Miley's follow up, Cootie Williams plays the solos, but instead it is Arthur Whetsol. Cootie was allready in the band, but self declared in an interview that at first he did laugh about the growl/plunger solos and only after a while started studying it seriously. Arthur Whetsol was more known for his lyrical solo work, a famous example is the haunting beautyfull tone on Creole Rhapsody. Another striking lyrical solo by Whetsol can be heard on Black Beauty, also in this movie. Also note that Whetsol plays the muted solo on Black and Tan with a harmon mute, usually it is done with a plunger by others. Also an interesting note is that the alto saxophone solo, that used to be played by Otto Hardwicke, is not played by his follow up Johnny Hodges, but instead <b>...</b>

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Django with his electric guitar and Duke Ellington.. The best version of Django, at the end of his career..

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