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Jazz Greats!: Part 1 of 2


© Deborah Jeter
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Feb 7, 1997


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  • Jazz Great #3 - Duke Ellington:

      Born: Washington, D.C., April 29, 1899

      Died: New York, New York, May 24, 1974

    Edward "Duke" Ellington began playing professionally in 1917. Duke was a nickname given to him long before he got on the jazz scene. As a boy, he was an elegant dresser and of lofty disposition. The name was given to him by his school friends. Later, it was to spark off several contending noble titles. He had many nicknames, such as Otto, Cutey, Dumplin', Big Red, Piano Red, and Stinkpot. (Stinkpot? Geez!) His first band, The Washingtonians, was formed in 1923. His original band members stayed with him throughout his life. His 1924 debut on Blu-Disc began a recording career which lasted until his death. Starting in the 1930's, he led his band on frequent U.S. and European tours. His theme song, Take the A Train was his first million-selling record. His compositions including, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady and It don't mean a Thing, remain standards.

    For Part Two of Jazz Greats, click HERE.

    Next week, three more jazz greats will be covered, one of which will be Louis Armstrong. I'll also make available a test that can be given after the Louis Armstrong lesson is presented in class. And, I've got an interesting segment coming up later in the month on that crazy, jive lingo used by those cool, jazz cats! And that's no jive!

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    10.   September 14, 1997 3:31 PM
    Leigh, that link to the software suggestions is:
    Freeware/Shareware.

    Hope it helps.

    Deborah Jeter
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    -- posted by Deborah_Jeter
    9.   September 11, 1997 4:23 PM
    Leigh, I think you will be helped by the article that I have submitted for publication on Friday, September the 12th. It will be featured in the "Suite Spot" which you can access easily just by clicki ...

    -- posted by Deborah_Jeter
    8.   September 10, 1997 9:32 PM
    Deborah, I just finished finding the site and reading what several of you had told me about the jazz music style of Harry Connick, Jr. I got lost in the links that were given, though, because at this ...

    -- posted by LeighA
    7.   September 10, 1997 8:51 PM
    David, I would really like that. As far as the Louis Armstrong songs, I believe that they discovered a whole new batch a few months back that had never been released. Maybe what you heard was the begi ...

    -- posted by Deborah_Jeter
    6.   September 9, 1997 11:41 PM
    I heard a GREAT collection of Joe King Oliver recordings about a week ago on the radio. The selections all featured Louis Armstrong and I believe were all recorded in 1923 or could that have been 193 ...

    -- posted by DavidS_9



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