On Sunday, Aug. 4, Birdland in New York City will kick off a monthly performance series honoring the music of Duke Ellington. The first performance … Read More “Birdland to Kick Off Monthly Performance Series Honoring Duke Ellington”
Jazz at Lincoln Center has announced the three top-placing high school jazz bands in the nation in the 24th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz … Read More “Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Essentially Ellington Competition Winners”
On Dec. 29, a Duke Ellington concert film not seen for more than 50 years will receive its first public viewing since its original broadcast … Read More “Rediscovered Duke Ellington Film to Be Reshown After More Than 50 Years”
German recording was produced by Conny Plank
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Two-CD set will include six previously unreleased Benny Carter-arranged tracks
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Christian McBride, Regina Carter and Iggy Pop are among the contributors
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