8 thoughts on “ Let the Zoomers Drool - Johnny Hodges and Ellingtonians / Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Let the Zoomers Drool / The New Piano Roll Blues (Shellac) ”

1. Duke Ellington is universally recognized as one of the towering figures of 20th-century music, both a brilliant composer and one of the preeminent musicians in jazz history. From early pieces such as East St. Louis Toodle-O, Black and Tan Fantasy, It Don't Mean a Thing, and Mood Indigo, to his more complex works such as Reminiscing in Tempo and Black, Brown and Beige, to his later suites and.

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2. Jun 12,  · The Duke of Orchestra: 10 Mind Blowing Facts About Duke Ellington. June 12, , cherran, Leave a comment. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was a renowned composer, pianist, jazz enthusiast, and band leader of jazz orchestras. He gained international acclaim through gigs and appearances in the Cotton Club of Harlem.

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3. Performer: Duke Ellington's Sextet; Rex Stewart; Johnny Hodges; Harry Carney; Duke Ellington; Wellman Braud; Billy Taylor; Duke Ellington and his Famous.

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4. Apr 12,  · Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges - Plays the Blues Back to Back () 1. Wabash Blues (Fred Meinken/Dave Ringle) 2. Basin Street Blues (Spencer Williams) 3.

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5. Plain silver disc with black printing, no transparent mould ring. Not to be confused with Back To Back (Duke Ellington And Johnny Hodges Play The Blues) (the distribution code 'POL ' on the back tray insert is absent) Back tray insert: ℗ MGM Records, Inc., New York.3/5(4).

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6. Let’s look at three arranging techniques we can use to reproduce the sound of the Ellington/Hodges band. Of course, you could copy out a score note by note and never truly reproduce the sound without the vital element of the players themselves! Nevertheless, let’s get as close as possible.

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7. The story of one of America's greatest composers, Duke Ellington, is lavishly told here in jazz-inspired prose. The young Duke, born Edward Kennedy Ellington in Washington D.C., in , is introduced as a smooth talkin,' slick-steppin,' piano playin' kid with his "fine as pie looks and flashy threads" — thus earning him the name "Duke," by which he would be known his.

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8. DUKE ELLINGTON AND THE ELLINGTONIANS (30 cm double VOGUE / DP 19) France - DISC 1: Cat walk (Night walk) / Moonlighht fiesta (2 takes) / She / The happening / Swamp drums / Sultry serenade / Indian summer / Britt and butter blues / Caravan / Alternate / Hoppin' Jones / Jumpin' with symphony Sid / The new piano roll blues.

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