The Legendary Harlem Maestro Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts Back On Stage After 35 Years
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The Trailblazing Duke Ellington Band Jazz Man Musician Albany Leon “Barney” Bigard, 1906 – 1980
Albany Leon “Barney” Bigard, March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980, was a Harlem jazz clarinetist known for his 15-year tenure with Duke Ellington.
Celebrating Harlem’s Duke Ellington’s Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Lineup At Dizzy’s Club
Jazz at Lincoln Center today announced its May and June 2022 programming at Dizzy’s Club, featuring a diverse lineup of club favorites and rising stars alongside the launch of a new concert series.
Harlemite Paul Gonsalves, Jazz Tenor Saxophonist With Duke Ellington 1920 – 1974
Paul Gonsalves, July 12, 1920 – May 15, 1974, lived at 15 West 106th Street when he did his best work while in Harlem, New York.
The Life And Music Of Duke Ellington: The Elegant Frontrunner Of Big Band Jazz
By Tom Taylor Duke Ellington was a living embodiment of the finer things in life.
Seitu’s World: The Duke Ellington Concert, Celebrating Everything Ellington In Harlem
On Sunday, September 19th, 2021, the free and open to the public attended the Duke Ellington Concert at The Duke Ellington Statue (at 110th Street and 5th Avenue) in Harlem, NY.
The City Of Jazz Is Back, Celebrating The Grand Duke Of Harlem, Duke Ellington In Harlem
Join us for a free concert next week celebrating everything Ellington on Sunday, September 19th, 2 pm EST
Happy Birthday To The Duke, The Harlem Man And Legend Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington is turning 122 this year, and as is tradition here at DECFA, we’re going to celebrate in style!
Join The Virtual Valentine’s Day Love Fest With The Duke Ellington Center For The Arts And More
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts is thrilled to be collaborating with the American Tap Dance Foundation and Music on the Inside, Inc. (MOTI) to bring you this fantastic concert in honor of Harlem man Duke Ellington.
The Legendary Willie “The Lion” Smith Harlem Jazz Man, Cantor, Duke Ellington Mentor, Harlem Hellfighter And More
William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith, November 23, 1893 – April 18, 1973, also known as “The Lion”, was a Harlem cantor, jazz pianist, and a master practitioner of Harlem stride piano during the Harlem Renaissance.
The Great Reunion A Celebration Of Legends Louis Armstrong And Duke Ellington (Update)
From Harlem to Hollywood it’s hard to name two more influential figures in the history of American music than Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Presents A Concert From Duke Ellington To Dave Brubeck
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Harlem celebrates the release of cellist Eugene Friesen and pianist Joel A. Martin’s latest work, A Perfect Sunday.
Harlem’s Duke Ellington And Leonard Bernstein Talk Classical, Jazz And More (Video)
With Leonard Bernstein today, Harlem World Magazine celebrates his life with an article of Bernstein with Harlem legend Duke Ellington on July 2, 1966, for an interview at the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company in River Hills, Wisconsin.
“Harlem” Duke Ellington’s Masterpiece 1989 – 1993 (Video)
We love this great post by Charles Bradley II on Youtube of a rare video from music master Duke Ellington’s beautifully complicated “Harlem,” 1989 – 1993:
“Drop Me Off In Harlem,” By Louis Armstrong And Duke Ellington, 1933 ( Video)
“Drop Me Off in Harlem,” sang by Harlem legends Louis Armstrong And Duke Ellington, composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Broadway columnist Nick Kenny in 1933.