Understandably, the individual in teachout s book could be someone hard to love, ellington is cast as someone who is manipulative, a womanizer, an individual who takes credit for the work of others. Although its often played for swing dancing, satin doll was actually composed by duke ellington and billy strayhorn a few years after the swing era. A life of duke ellington gave me the strong impression that the author terry teachout did not particularly like duke ellington. Ella fitzgerald sings duke ellington song book cd used. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american. Quinones miller satin doll is a witty, insightful, heartbreaking. Soft cover edition of over 14 duke ellingtons songs for guitar.
Soft cover edition of over 14 duke ellington s songs for guitar. African flower all too soon black and tan fantasy bojangles cjam blues caravan come sunday cotton tail do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore dukes place hiawatha i got it bad and that aint good. An originator of bigband jazz, duke ellington was an american composer. Oscar peterson plays duke ellington by duke ellington. This pack lets instrumentalists play along with a big band to 10 swinging classics, including. C jam blues by duke ellington chords, melody, and music. Hopefully, the brilliance of teachouts treatment will compel the industry to let authors take a crack at the lives of, say, ornette coleman, count basie and. Tamika must raise two children alone while their father does time in jail for robbery.
A giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Celebrating black history month watch this duke ellington biography. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book wikipedia. Duke ellington swings the music of the duke telarc jazz s contribution to the ellington centenary was this engaging compilation, all material from the 90s back catalog, with two notable exceptions. Duke ellington died on may 24, 1974 and was interred in the woodlawn cemetery, the bronx, new york. The jazz biography series by duke ellington, edward kennedy. A large memorial to duke ellington created by sculptor robert graham was dedicated in 1997 in new yorks central park near fifth avenue and 110th street, an intersection named duke ellington circle. Sam gendels nonesuch debut album, satin doll, due march, is a futuristic. Minguss goodbye pork pie hat, and duke ellingtons satin doll.
Hay burner by count basie chords, melody, and music theory. I was immediately drawn to satin doll s main character, regina harris, who despite her tragic background, became a succesful career woman. African flower all too soon black and tan fantasy bojangles cjam blues caravan come sunday cotton tail do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore duke s place hiawatha i got it bad and that aint good. Understandably, the individual in teachouts book could be someone hard to love, ellington is cast as someone who is manipulative, a womanizer, an individual who takes credit for the work of others. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Satin doll johnny mercer duke ellington billy strayhorn 1958. Despite this, strayhorn was responsible for its harmonization, as often was the case with ellington s popular songs. Harlem, which since the 1920s has been as a major africanamerican residential, cultural, and business center is to the north and west of the intersection, while east harlem is located to the east. The weary blues, take the a train, in a sentimental mood, mood indigo, satin doll, it dont mean a thing, and i got it bad, all, i believe, compositions by billy strayhorn.
He also played blues, gospel, pop, and classical music. A giant collection of ellington s best, all presented in the famous real book notation. I was immediately drawn to satin dolls main character, regina harris, who despite her tragic background, became a. Satin doll 1964 sheet music vocal duke ellington johnny.
Provided to youtube by universal music group satin doll ella fitzgerald ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. The music here 18 cuts worth is presented in strange fashion. Duke ellington swings the music of the duke telarc jazzs contribution to the ellington centenary was this engaging compilation, all material from the 90s back catalog, with two notable exceptions. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded by ella fitzgerald, 101 strings, terry callier, and nancy wilson. The harlem renaissance remembered is a fiftyeight minute cd issued by brilliance audio. Another stunning picture book biography of a prominent. With musicianfriendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other splittrack choices on the included cd, this firstofitskind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before.
Columbia s greatest hits features many of duke ellington s bestknown songs and biggest hits, including satin doll, dont get around much anymore, take the a train, solitude, mood indigo, im beginning to see the light, prelude to a kiss and perdido. According to mercer ellington, his father wrote satin doll for his longtime mistress bea evie ellis. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The most important composer in the history of jazz, the legendary duke ellington lead his band continuously for five decades.
In this educational video for students, we journey through the life of legendary jazz musician duke ellington and some of his. A large memorial to duke ellington created by sculptor robert graham was dedicated in 1997 in new york s central park near fifth avenue and 110th street, an intersection named duke ellington circle. It will be appreciated equally by those who have 100 ellington albums and those whose awareness of the duke is limited to his bestknown tunes like take the a train and satin doll. Duke ellington anthology arranged for piano, vocal, and guitar pvg the most important composer in the history of jazz, the legendary duke ellington lead his band continuously for five decades. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book is a 1957 studio album by the american jazz singer ella fitzgerald, accompanied by duke ellington and his orchestra, focusing on ellington s songs part of fitzgeralds song book series, it is the only one where the composer is also featured as a performer and the first occasion fitzgerald recorded with ellington. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Satin doll was written by edward kennedy duke ellington 18991974 for and with pianist william thomas billy strayhorn 19151967 in 1967. This collection features 52 of his most beloved songs, including. It apparently is a recording based on a live performance at the old town school of folk music in chicago. This pack lets instrumentalists learn to play 10 swinging classics, including. A major figure in the history of jazz music, duke ellingtons career spanned. An intriguing plot, memorable characters and welldeveloped dialogue. Duke ellington alto sax big band playalong book and cd new.
Satin doll is one of those tunes, like in the mood or take five, that was such a huge hit that its come to represent the world of jazz for many of the listening public. Columbias greatest hits features many of duke ellingtons bestknown songs and biggest hits, including satin doll, dont get around much anymore, take the a train, solitude, mood indigo, im beginning to see the light, prelude to a kiss and perdido. Hal leonard duke ellington anthology arranged for piano. Caravan dont get around much anymore i got it bad and that aint good im just a lucky so and so it dont mean a thing if it aint got that pv. Shes become the classy satin doll of the duke ellington song. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded by ella. Feb 28, 2017 celebrating black history month watch this duke ellington biography. Duke ellington circle connects the new york city neighborhoods of harlem with east harlem. It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing youtube. People were flipping and we got all the little kids dancing, says gendel. The changing role of strayhorn from arranger hired in 1938 to ellingtons main collaborator and composer of many wellknown titles for duke ellington and his orchestra including take the a train and satin doll can be traced in these music manuscripts.
This is your chance to get all of the bass lines from the popular playalong vol. Oscar peterson plays duke ellington by duke ellington, 9780634077746, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The story behind sam gendels album satin doll nonesuch. On a few numbers satin doll, for example, by simply playing the bass part an octave loweror in. Sophisticated lady, prelude to a kiss, solitude and satin doll.
Provided to youtube by naxos of america it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing texas allstate jazz ensemble 2007 texas music educators association tmea. Duke ellington real book by duke ellington, 9780634063275, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read satin doll. The book is also a wellresearched history of duke ellingtons music and his influences and his contribution to american jazz and international music. It is a solid, reliable biography based upon recent archival research as well as interviews conducted by the author and other ellington scholars. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and big band leader. Duke ellington anthology paperback february 1, 2009 by duke ellington composer 4. Its chord progression is well known for its unusual use of chords and opening with a iivi turnaround.
Ellington was recognized in his lifetime as one of the greatest jazz composers and performers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Chords, melody, and music theory analysis of c jam blues by duke ellington. This week, satin doll, composed by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953. Caravan chelsea bridge cotton tail im beginning to see the light im just a lucky so and so in a mellow tone in a sentimental mood mood indigo satin doll take the a train. The disk at hand aims to recreate that sound by giving us snippets of the spoken words of the poets, and some live musical takes of wellknown and loved songs.
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