Opinion: What made Duke Ellington a true genius - CNN
WEBApr 27, 2024 · CNN — This spring marks both the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s death, and what would have been his 125th birthday. Why is it that out of the hundreds of musicians who electrified the...
Duke Ellington Death: Michael Eric Dyson On Composer's Legacy - NewsOne
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Dr. Michael Eric Dyson exclusively talks Duke Ellington's enduring vision and influence on music 50 years after the jazz composer's death.
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Duke Ellington
WEBAug 3, 2022 · 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Duke Ellington. We asked jazz musicians, writers and others to tell us what moves them. Listen to their choices. Share full article. 181. Dante Zaballa. By ...
Digging Deeper Into The Life of Duke Ellington with Biographer
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · It's Black History Month, and on WRTI we're looking closely at bandleader, composer, and pianist Duke Ellington, who wrote over 1,700 songs, as well as longer orchestral suites and film scores. In this interview from 2013, WRTI's Susan Lewis speaks with biographer and blogger Terry Teachout, author of Duke, A Life of Duke Ellington.
Duke Ellington at 125: A Singular Swinging Master - WSJ
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Duke Ellington at 125: A Singular Swinging Master. Born in April 1899, the jazz pioneer ranks as the greatest all-around figure in the history of American music. Duke Ellington and his...
Ellington 125 | Kennedy Center
WEBThroughout the 2023–2024 season, the Kennedy Center commemorates Duke Ellington’s 125 birthday with institution-wide celebrations of the American icon who changed how the world heard music.
Ellingtonian Exceptionalism: Lessons From the Duke
WEBJul 26, 2021 · But to understand Duke Ellington's life—and life for African-Americans in much of the 20th century—it's important to know where he got his start. And how.
Duke Ellington - The New York Times
WEBOverview Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was an African-American jazz composer, orchestrator, bandleader and pianist who led one of the greatest jazz bands, wrote more than 1,500 compositions...
Opinion: What made Duke Ellington a true genius - MSN
WEBThis spring marks both the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s death, and what would have been his 125th birthday. Why is it that out of the hundreds of musicians who electrified the...
Celebrating Duke Ellington’s Life & Legacy - Chicago Youth …
WEBThe 2024 CYSO Gala: Got That Swing! is coming up on March 2 and this year’s event celebrates the enduring work of Duke Ellington in honor of what would have been his 125th birthday.