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Vor einem Tag · Trumpeter Cootie Williams (1911-1985) will always be most famous for his association with Duke Ellington. He became Bubber Miley’s successor as Ellington’s plunger mute specialist during 1929-40 and, after a 22-year “vacation, he returned for another dozen years (1962-74). Williams had his own sound, could also play top-notch unmuted solos, and was always happy to acknowledge the ...
Williams rose to prominence as a member of Duke Ellington 's orchestra when the band was playing at the Cotton Club, with which he first performed from 1929 to 1940. He also recorded his own sessions during this time, both freelance and with other Ellington sidemen.
25. März 2024 · One of the most definitive and sui generic sounds of the trumpet has been that from Cootie Williams, who helped define the original “jungle” sound of Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. This four disc, 92 song anthology covers the famed horn man from his pre-Ellington days through his most famous time with the Duke, then venturing out on his own ...
16. Sept. 1985 · Cootie Williams, the Duke Ellington Orchestra trumpet player whose internationally recognized signature was the growling, muted horn, died of a kidney ailment yesterday in Long Island...
Victor 26598-ADuke Ellington and his famous orchestraWallace Jones, Cootie Williams, Rex Stewart(t); Lawrence Brown, Joe Nanton, Juan Tizol(tb); Barney Bigar...
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Trumpeter, Bandleader. (1910 - 1985) Cootie Williams was an integral part of Duke Ellington ’s band and a valued soloist from 1929-1940. He replaced trumpeter Bubber Miley whose plunger mute and growl contributed to the Ellington band’s distinctive sound. Williams was able to expand on that role with his superior technique and has ...
19. Aug. 2023 · Duke Ellington. Ellington biographies. Ian Bradley Duke Ellington biography – full text; Smithsonian Spotlight at Ellington; Ellington Archive. DEMS Bulletin. 1995-1998 ; 1991-1994; 1987-1990; 1983-1986; 1979-1982; DESS Bulletin. 1994-1 ...
