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Duke Ellington

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Duke Ellington
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Short Bio - Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29 1899 – May 24 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader. Recognized during his life as one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music, Ellington's reputation has increased since his death, including a special a Read More...

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Tuned In to Dr. John - WPVI
Pub. Date - Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:20:00 GMT
September 7, 2008 (WPVI) -- Our featured Tuned In artist this week is Dr. John. He is a legendary musician from New Orleans. Staying true to his roots, he recently released "City That Care Forgot", which gives voice to the issues surrounding the area ...

Music lovers get their Phil as the CPO offers just a Taste of what's ... - Calgary Sun
Pub. Date - Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:44:00 GMT
Thursday night saw the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra launch its 2008-09 season with a fantastic free show called A Taste of the CPO at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Associate conductor Pierre Simard took the stage for the first concert of the season ...

Legendary jazz impresario George Wein works to preserve the Newport ... - am New York
Pub. Date - Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:56:00 GMT
NEWPORT, R. I. (AP) _ For the first time since he founded the Newport Jazz Festival, George Wein didn't have to sign any checks or worry about how the fickle weather might affect the bottom line. Instead, his biggest concern at the recent festival ...

Saxophonist James Carter now prefers ballads - San Jose Mercury News
Pub. Date - Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:58:00 GMT
When saxophonist James Carter hit New York City in the early 1990s as a 21-year-old phenomenon, he set tongues wagging with his extraordinary technique and breakneck solos. Whether playing flute, bass clarinet or soprano, tenor or baritone saxophone ...

"Ella" kicks off Geva Theatre's 2008-2009 season - WHEC TV-10
Pub. Date - Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:57:00 GMT
“Ella" kicks off the 2008-2009 season at Geva Theatre next week. It's the story of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald. Some actors might find it intimidating to portray such a legend, a singer who recorded at least 200 albums and won more than a dozen ...

The stress buster that lasts for years - Sunday Observer
Pub. Date - Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:49:00 GMT
Breast-feeding offers a host of benefits to both mother and baby, including a stronger immune system for the baby and faster weight loss for mom. There are even some known psychological benefits from breast-feeding, such as a stronger parent-child ...

What our critics are listening to - Democrat and Chronicle
Pub. Date - Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:59:00 GMT
JOHNNY FLYNN: A LARUM. Never heard of this young English fellow, although this record sounds like something I've heard for years. Flynn is the lead singer of a South London folk group called Sussex Wit, which apparently is also the band as well on ...

Be-bop emissaries - Kinston Free Press
Pub. Date - Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:53:00 GMT
Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson plays piano at the Newport-Belgrade Jazz Festival in the former Yugoslavia in 1973, wearing a checkered suit and a smile on his face. Duke Ellington blows kisses from a white convertible to an enamored crowd at the ...

September August July June May April March February January 2007 - Nypress.com
Pub. Date - Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:29:00 GMT
Sky Studios , featured in an episode of “ Sex and the City ” and widely considered prime Manhattan marriage space, incited the wrath of eight bridezillas when owner Jonathan Leitersdorf reportedly sold it for $17 million . Eight blushing brides ...

Finally, a Clean Bathroom in a Subway Station! - Wired
Pub. Date - Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:56:00 GMT
One of the most inspirational slices of life in New York City is the subway, the rattling muse behind such works of art as Duke Ellington's recording of "Take the A Train", the numerous Seinfeld episodes that took place underneath the city, and the ...


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