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29. Apr. 2024 · Erster Solist ist Trompeter Cootie Williams. Katzenhaft geschmeidig, mit Einsatz eines Plunger-Dämpfers, schleicht und maunzt er sich durch die Harmonien. Altsaxophonist Johnny Hodges übernimmt ...
29. Apr. 2024 · The suite was conceived by Ellington as tracing the course of a river, symbolic, naturally, of life. PostClassical performed the first four movements — “The Spring,” “The Meander,” The Giggling Rapids” and “The Lake” — and the last, “Village Virgins.”. As arranged by Ron Collier for performance by ABT’s pit band, the ...
29. Apr. 2024 · On many of these records, as well as Ellington’s 1933 trip to London, were some outstanding musicians, included Barney Bigard on clarinet, Cootie Williams on trumpet, and Ben Webster on tenor sax.
2. Mai 2024 · Among them, besides Duke, many would go on to become jazz icons in their own right – including Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges and Cootie Williams. Ellington’s band went from strength to strength, including being invited to the White House in 1931 ahead of their 1933 tour of Europe – expanding away from their American audience and engaging with the following they had developed in the UK ...
4. Mai 2024 · Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America with their music—and were financially exploited because of their race. BY Larry Tye. May 4, 2024, 3:00 AM PDT. "The Jazzmen ...
25. Apr. 2024 · His legendary big band showcased some of the most talented musicians in jazz history, including saxophonist Johnny Hodges, trumpeter Cootie Williams, and trombonist Juan Tizol. Through his innovative compositions and charismatic leadership, Duke Ellington remains a fundamental figure in jazz history and an enduring symbol of the genre's artistic excellence.
25. Apr. 2024 · Duke Ellington (born April 29, 1899, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died May 24, 1974, New York, N.Y.) was an 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 ...
