Duke’s Sidemen : Ben Webster
Ben Webster was his own man (bigger than life) but I love the Ellington connection. Webster was a big part of the Ellington band for years. The clip below is … Continue reading
Duke’s Sidemen : Sam Woodyard
Here’s another of Dukes great sidemen. Sam Woodyard. He was Ellington’s Drummer for ten years. He anchored the band and put the swing and beat into the music. When lists … Continue reading
Duke’s Sidemen – Cat Anderson
Here’s something that I have wanted to get out of my system for a while. After talking to another one of us music people (Music Enthusiast) who had just done … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
Here’s an album I selected for my friend hanspostcard’s “Album Draft” The reason for taking this record is because I have to. It was too hard to pick an individual … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Duke Ellington – Ellington At Newport
Don’t know what year I first heard this album but I play it a lot. I dig it for so many reasons. The band is introduced and Duke says a … Continue reading
Jazz
Out of all the music I talk about Jazz is the genre I listen to the most. I’ve popped a few albums on my chronological takes and a few singles … Continue reading
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