Ellington Reflections

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

  1. 17시간 전

    Beyond the Usual Suspects & Happy Birthday, Duke! (Podcast #26-001)

    Most Duke Ellington tribute concerts and recordings rely on just a handful of his compositions (Mood Indigo, Satin Doll, In A Sentimental Mood, etc.). The Duke Ellington Society refers to these songs as “the usual suspects.” While they are worthy of their status as standards, Ellington wrote thousands of compositions; there is plenty of his oeuvre that is ripe for exploration! Continue reading →

    56분

  2. 2025. 05. 30.

    Five Books (Podcast #25-004)

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

    46분

  3. 2025. 04. 29.

    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 →

    48분

  4. 2025. 02. 28.

    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 →

    21분

  5. 2025. 02. 01.

    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 →

    40분

  6. 2024. 12. 28.

    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 →

    1시간

  7. 2024. 11. 25.

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

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

    50분

  8. 2024. 04. 29.

    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 →

    48분
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Reflections on the many facets of the world of Duke Ellington, sometimes referred to as “Ellingtonia.”

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    Steve Bowie
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    2017년 - 2026년
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