“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)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VRcuGlqk7g
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)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky7BuXed1jc
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra “Bundle Of Blues” (1933)