Quote # 24 by Duke Ellington

“Music, of course, is what I hear and something that I more or less live by. It’s not an occupation or profession, it’s a compulsion.”

– Duke Ellington 

 

Duke Ellington was a an American composer, pianist and big-band leader and he wrote over 1,000 compositions. Below are some nice videos and sound clips with Duke Ellington and some master pieces.

 

Duke Ellington, It don’t mean a thing (1943)

 

Duke Ellington, C Jam Blues (1942)

 

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane – In a sentimental mood (1962)

 

Duke Ellington and his orchestra, Sophisticated Lady (1965)

 

Duke Ellington, Take the A train – Live in Paris (1958)

 

Duke Ellington, Hot Chocolate (Cottontail, 1941)

 

Duke Ellington “All Stars” Octet – On The Sunny Side Of Street (1964)

Musicians are; Duke Ellington (p), Rolf Ericson (tp), Lawrence Brown (tb), Johnny Hodges (as), Paul Gonsalves (ts), Harry Carney (bars), Bibi Rovére (b), Sam Woodyard (dr)

 

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra “Bundle Of Blues” (1933)