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Duke Ellington. by Lisa Christensen. Edward Kennedy Ellington. Born, April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC Dressed and acted was named “Duke” Died, May 24, 1974 in New York, NY. Pianist, Jazz Composer, Bandleader and Musician for over 50 years. Composed over a 1000 songs. Duke and his Orchestra. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Duke Ellington
by Lisa Christensen
Edward Kennedy Ellington
• Born, April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC
• Dressed and acted was named “Duke”
• Died, May 24, 1974 in New York, NY
Pianist, Jazz Composer,
Bandleader and Musician for over
50 years.
Composed over a 1000 songs
Duke and his Orchestra
• Some members of the orchestra played together for over 30 years.
• Songs written for certain band members.
• Duets
Oversea Tour
The band traveled within the United
States, Europe, Asia and other countries.
Sri Lanka, India
Britain Queen Elizabeth & Duke
Ammon, Jordan
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Awards and Honors
Honorary DoctorateMedal of Freedom
Many booksCoin
Composition History
• Concerto For Cootie
• Satin Doll
• Sophisticated Lady
• In a Sentimental Mood
“Concerto for Cootie”
Recorded March 15, 1940
and eventually changed the name of the song to “Do Nothin’ till you hear
from me”
Cootie Williams
“Satin Doll”
Capitol Records produced this on April
6, 1953.
Focus on a piano solo
Song lyrics were taken to court.
“Sophisticated Lady”
May 27, 1933 when the song was introduced.
Lyrics were added later.
Harry Carney eloquently finishes this song.
“In a Sentimental Mood”Played this song on
April 30, 1935.
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra took this song
to 13 on the charts.
Timed Listening Guide
• Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
• Satin Doll
• Sophisticated Lady
• In a Sentimental Mood
“Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me”
Lyrics by: Bob RussellPerformed by: Phil Collins
Duration of Melody is 3:52
Skat from singer used
Ascending range with repetitive melody
Brass band is an emphasis over the other instruments
Chart is finalized with a blend from the drum, brass band and another
skatDo Nothing Till you Hear From Me
Phil Collins
Satin DollProduced by: Capitol Records
Lyrics by: Mills PublishingPerformed by: Duke Ellington and
Orchestra
Duration of Melody is 3:21
Chart starts out with a piano and bass duet
Has a repetition of harmony copying back and forth
Band is welcomed back
The last note ends like a phrase
Satin Doll
Sophisticated Lady
Produced by: Duke EllingtonPerformed by: Duke Ellington and
The Orchestra
Duration of Melody is 3:47
Chart begins with a piano solo
Bass and piano blend in harmony in a duet
The bass is held for over a minute
Descending note from bass
Piano and bass end chart
Sophisticated Lady
In a Sentimental MoodLyrics by: Irving Mills/Manny Kurtz
Recorded with: John Coltrane
Duration of Melody is 4:21
Piano and snare in harmony with the saxophone
Ascending/Descending rhythm with sax
Piano used as a pulse with drums
Repeat Melody
Snare drums end the chart with piano In a Sentimental Mood
John Coltrane
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Duke Ellington Biography.(n.d) http://www.biography.com/articles/Duke-Ellington-9286338?part=2. June 9, 2011.
• G. Schirmer Inc. (2002) Edward K Ellington. http://www.schirmer.com/default.aspx?TabId=2419&State_2872=2&composerId_2872=2311. June 12, 2011.
• Bob Russell Biography.(n.d) http://www.jazzbiographies.com/Biography.aspx?ID=101. June 8, 2011.
• Time (Aug 20, 1956) Music: Mood Indigo & Beyond. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,891768,00.html. June 8, 2011.
• “Concerto for Cootie.” Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/donothintillyouhearfromme.htm
• “Satin Doll”. Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/satindoll.htm
• “Sophisicated Lady”. Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/sophisticatedlady.htm
• “In a Sentimental Mood.” Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/inasentimentalmood.htm
• Songs retrieved from Youtube