Ellington Reflections

Steve Bowie

Reflections on the many facets of the world of Duke Ellington, sometimes referred to as “Ellingtonia.”

  1. 05/30/2025

    Five Books (Podcast #25-004)

    Five Ellington related books, all published by University Press of Mississippi. Continue reading →

    46 min

  2. 04/29/2025

    Happy Birthday, Duke! (Podcast #25-003)

    A birthday salute to Duke Ellington featuring Brian Priestley, Brian Landrus and the Planet D Nonet performing rarely covered Ellington compositions. Continue reading →

    48 min

  3. 02/28/2025

    The Magazine Suite (Podcast #25-002)

    “The Magazine Suite is an entirely new three-part composition. The band played it a few more times in 1945 and 1946 but never thereafter. It is remarkable how many Ellington compositions were allowed to sink without trace like this, suggesting that … Continue reading →

    21 min

  4. 02/01/2025

    The Latin American Suite (Podcast #25-001)

    "The Latin American Suite," from 1968 showed that despite advancing age and the recent death of his writing partner Billy Strayhorn, there was no end in Ellington's creativity. Continue reading →

    40 min

  5. 12/28/2024

    Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part III (Podcast #24-005)

    A look at the years Mercer Ellington led the Duke Ellington Orchestra (1974 to 1996). Continue reading →

    1 hr

  6. 11/25/2024

    Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part II (Podcast #24-004)

    Part II of Portrait of Mercer Ellington, composer, arranger, trumpeter - and drummer... Continue reading →

    50 min

  7. 04/29/2024

    Happy Birthday, Duke! (Podcast #24-003)

    Happy Birthday, Duke!  Duke Ellington was born on this date 125 years ago. Today also marks the 7th anniversary for podcast/blog Ellington Reflections.  I’m currently editing my Cootie Williams biography and securing the necessary image permissions, so it may … Continue reading →

    48 min

  8. 02/29/2024

    Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part I (Podcast #24-002)

    Mercer Ellington, son of Duke Ellington, is an underrated contributor to the world of Ellingtonia. Continue reading →

    38 min
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