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20. Mai 2024 · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.
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- Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano...
- Benefiting from the expertise of a large ensemble that included several important jazz artists, Duke Ellington broke away from the conventions of b...
- Often collaborating with his longtime composing-arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington was responsible for big-band jazz classics such a...
- Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50...
Vor 3 Stunden · Duke Ellingtons Abschied von Wien. Musik aus allen Richtungen mit Andreas Felber. "Ö1 Jazz Treasures": Das Konzert des Duke Ellington Orchestra im November 1973 in der Wiener Stadthalle. 6. Juni 2024, 17:30. Teilen. Es war ein launiger Beginn. Duke Ellington, der an jenem 3. November 1973 zu den Klängen der Kennmelodie von Billy Strayhorns ...
24. Mai 2024 · Nichts deutete aus Sicht des Publikums darauf hin, dass das auch in den Jahren zuvor rastlos durch alle Kontinente tourende Duke Ellington Orchestra im Herbst 1973 zum letzten Mal Europa...
19. Mai 2024 · Key Takeaways: Duke Ellington was a jazz pioneer who won 13 Grammy Awards and composed over 1,000 works. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and his impact on jazz and American culture is indelible.
- Valentine Meyer
Vor 5 Tagen · Wir laden Sie heute nach Ellingtonia ein - ins Universum des Duke Ellington: Im Rahmen einer Jazzgala in der Wiener Stadthalle am 3. November 1973 bildete der Auftritt des Duke Ellington...
9. Mai 2024 · Composed in 1953, “Satin Doll” emerged from the creative genius of Duke Ellington and his longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn. Mercer Ellington, Duke’s son, revealed a captivating anecdote about the song’s origin. Allegedly, Duke wrote “Satin Doll” as a tribute to his longtime mistress, Bea “Evie” Ellis.
10. Mai 2024 · Come hear the rich musical tapestry within Duke Ellington's body of work. The 19-piece Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, led by Juilliard faculty member and scholar Loren Schoenberg, performs Duke’s music from the 1930s through the 1970s.
