#Duke Ellington Orchestra

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Ben Webster: The Warm Sound of the Tenor Saxophone

Introduction: Ben Webster, a great jazz tenor saxophonist recognized for his rich, warm tone and soulful playing style, was born one hundred and fifteen years ago today, March 27, 1909, in Kansas City, Missouri. During his five-decade career, he established himself as one of jazz’s most famous and influential saxophonists. Early Life and Musical Beginnings: Benjamin Francis Webster was raised…

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“Previously the double bass was rarely used to play anything but quarter notes in ensemble or solos but by soloing on the bass more in a 'horn like' fashion, Blanton began sliding into eighth- and sixteenth-note runs, introducing melodic and harmonic ideas that were totally new to jazz bass playing.”

(via WBSS Media-Jimmy Blanton)

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Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73

- “We have a lost a true Aussie legend,” Human Nature says

Olivia Newton-John has died at 73, the singer and actor’s husband said.

Newton-John died Aug. 8 at her home in California, John Easterling said in a statement.

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he said.

Newton-John had a string of pop hits in the 1970s and ’80s including “Have You Ever Been Mellow” and “Physical.” She scored more from the soundtracks of her films “Grease” and “Xanadu,” the latter of which found her collaborating with Electric Light Orchestra.

“I’m so sorry to hear the news about Olivia Newton-John,” Cyndi Lauper tweeted. “She was such a nice person and a radiant bright light. She will be missed.”

Huffamoose drummer Erik Johnson tweeted a photo of a Newton-John album cover that rested in his grade-school record collection.

“KISS, the Who, Duke Ellington, Aerosmith and this,” he said. “R.I.P.”

Although she called California home, Newton-John never forgot her Australian homeland and championed home-grown artists such as the band Human Nature, who mourned “our beautiful friend” on social media.

“Olivia was not only an incredible artist, but one of the most humble and kindest people we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with and calling our friend,” the group said.

“We have a lost a true Aussie legend.”

8/8/22

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Black and Tan (1929)

dir. Dudley Murphy

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Daily Listening, Day #1,177 - March 22nd, 2023

Album: Such Sweet Thunder (Columbia, 1957)

Artist: Duke Ellington [As Duke Ellington & His Orchestra]

Genre: Big Band

Track Listing:

"Such Sweet Thunder"

"Sonnet For Caesar"

"Sonnet To Hank Cinq"

"Lady Mac"

"Sonnet In Search Of A Moor"

"The Telecasters"

"Up And Down, Up And Down (I Will Lead Them Up And Down)"

"Sonnet For Sister Kate"

"The Star-Crossed Lovers"

"Madness In Great Ones"

"Half The Fun"

"Circle Of Fourths"

Favorite Song: "Sonnet For Sister Kate"

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Deco Doings - August, 2023

Summer by William Welsch, 1931. Image from Pinterest. Here are some Art Deco related events happening this August –   Plattsburgh State Art Museum Origins: The Evolution of an Artist & His Craft, Selections from the Rockwell Kent Collection (In Person Exhibit)      Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Friday, August, 11, 2023, 235 Myers Fine Arts, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY. Museum Hours: Tuesday –…

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There are a couple of musicians that basically made their careers out of covering other people's songs in a way. True, Brian Setzer – you noticed I'm talking about him thanks to you checking the link – doesn't really seem to be in the vein I mentioned, but his opus remains a case study of someone who looks up to the past to do his own thing. Of course, this also means he does occasionally present the fact by establishing his own version of the tunes that gave him a few pointers on his own career. His swing revival Orchestra found him tackling many of these old songs, where he and his crew shine as a fine collection of players for these tunes, he doesn't stuff them in the mothballs like some similar to him do, he gives them the energy they need.

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Harry Carney: The Baritone Saxophone Titan of Duke Ellington's Orchestra

Introduction: In the pantheon of jazz musicians, Harry Carney stands out as one of the most influential and enduring figures in the genre’s history. As the baritone saxophonist for the Duke Ellington Orchestra for over four decades, Carney’s deep, resonant tone and unparalleled musicianship helped to define the sound of one of the greatest big bands in jazz history. In this blog post, we will…

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(via Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra Live! - The Syncopated Times)

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The Jazz Scene (Verve Records, 1994) [Grabación de jazz] Por Julián Ruesga Bono

The Jazz Scene (Verve Records, 1994) [Grabación de jazz] Por Julián Ruesga Bono

Sobrecubierta, The Jazz Scene, edición 1994. The Jazz Scene se publicó en el mes de diciembre de 1949, poco antes de Navidad; un álbum de seis discos de 12 pulgadas de 78 rpm, con lo más representativo de la escena jazzística neoyorquina. Un proyecto ideado y desarrollado a lo largo de tres años por el productor Norman Granz, que ya se había convertido en un prestigioso productor discográfico,…

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One of my favorite recordings of all time!

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Today In History

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, legendary composer and bandleader, was born in Washington, DC, on this date April 29, 1899.

Duke was one of the most important creative forces in the music of the twentieth century. His influence on classical music, popular music, and, of course, jazz, simply cannot be overstated.

He is famous for his songs: “Take the A Train,” “Mood Indigo,” “It Don’t Mean A Thing,” and “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” among others.

Duke gained a national profile through his orchestra’s appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. A master at writing miniatures for the three-minute 78 rpm recording format, Ellington wrote or collaborated on more than one thousand compositions; his extensive body of work is the largest recorded personal jazz legacy, and many of his pieces have become standards.

Duke Ellington was commemorated on a U.S. postage stamp on this date in 1986.

CARTER™️ Magazine

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Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra

Capitol T-637

Mono, 1955

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it's apparently International Jazz Day so hey, in no particular order a few of my favorites: