Ellington Reflections

When Cootie Left the Duke, Pt. I (Podcast #17-009) 05.08.2017 ↓

After 11 years with Duke Ellington, Cootie Williams leaves to join Benny Goodman. Continue reading →

Piano in the Foreground (Podcast #17-008) 22.07.2017 ↓

We feature piano versions of Ellington's music, by the Maestro himself and other giants like Hines, Tyner, Waller, Tatum and others.... Continue reading →

Reflections on “The Far East Suite” (Podcast #17-007) 08.07.2017 ↓

Examining different interpretations of Ellington's Far East Suite Continue reading →

Portrait of Mahalia Jackson (Podcast #17-006) 24.06.2017 ↓

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson and the Ellington orchestra meet in 1958. Continue reading →

Harlem (Podcast #17-005) 10.06.2017 ↓

Duke Ellington lived in Harlem and celebrated the city and the people in song. Continue reading →

“Take A Train” (Podcast #17-004) 27.05.2017 ↓

Trains were a preferred mode of transportation for Duke Ellington and he captured their essence in several great compositions. Continue reading →

Portrait of Clark Terry (Podcast #17-003) 13.05.2017 ↓

Trumpet virtuoso and flugelhorn pioneer Clark Terry was a featured soloist with the Ellington band from 1951-1959 Continue reading →

Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue (Podcast #17-002) 29.04.2017 ↓

Duke Ellington's career is given a boost by the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival by a spirited performance of a pair of vintage compositions. Continue reading →

Introduction (Podcast #17-001) 29.04.2017 ↓

An overview of the format of the "Ellington Reflections" podcast series. Continue reading →