Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 â 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 award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.
Ellington called his style and sound "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category", including many of the musicians who served with his orchestra, some of whom were themselves considered among the giants of jazz and remained with Ellington's orchestra for decades. While many were noteworthy in their own right, it was Ellington that melded them into one of the most well-known orchestral units in the history of jazz. He often composed specifically for the style and skills of these individuals, such as "Jeep's Blues" for Johnny Hodges, "Concerto for Cootie" ("Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me") for Cootie Williams and "The Mooche" for Tricky Sam Nanton. He also recorded songs written by his bandsmen, such as Juan Tizol's "Caravan" and "Perdido" which brought the "Spanish Tinge" to big-band jazz. After 1941, he frequently collaborated with composer-arranger Billy Strayhorn, who he called his alter-ego.
One of the twentieth century's best-known African-American celebrities, Ellington recorded for many American record companies, and appeared in several films. Ellington and his orchestra toured the United States and Europe regularly before and after World War II. Ellington led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974. His son Mercer Ellington took over the band until his death from cancer in 1996. Paul Ellington, Mercer's youngest son, took over the Orchestra from there and after his mother's passing took over the Estate of Duke and Mercer Ellington.
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 award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.
Ellington called his style and sound "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category", including many of the musicians who served with his orchestra, some of whom were themselves considered among the giants of jazz and remained with Ellington's orchestra for decades. While many were noteworthy in their own right, it was Ellington that melded them into one of the most well-known orchestral units in the history of jazz. He often composed specifically for the style and skills of these individuals, such as "Jeep's Blues" for Johnny Hodges, "Concerto for Cootie" ("Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me") for Cootie Williams and "The Mooche" for Tricky Sam Nanton. He also recorded songs written by his bandsmen, such as Juan Tizol's "Caravan" and "Perdido" which brought the "Spanish Tinge" to big-band jazz. After 1941, he frequently collaborated with composer-arranger Billy Strayhorn, who he called his alter-ego.
One of the twentieth century's best-known African-American celebrities, Ellington recorded for many American record companies, and appeared in several films. Ellington and his orchestra toured the United States and Europe regularly before and after World War II. Ellington led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974. His son Mercer Ellington took over the band until his death from cancer in 1996. Paul Ellington, Mercer's youngest son, took over the Orchestra from there and after his mother's passing took over the Estate of Duke and Mercer Ellington.
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Total 47 sheet(s) found, listing between 0 - 20.
Song | Added By | Pages | Instruments | Sheet Type | File |
It Don't Mean A Thing |
sano236 (234)
3749d ago
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5 | Vocal | Transcription | |
Caravan |
zykion (6)
4676d ago
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2 | Piano | Other | |
TAKE THE A TRAIN |
yozora (11)
4815d ago
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1 | Piano, Guitar | Original | |
Caravan |
madaizsolt (9)
4844d ago
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2 | Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass | Original | |
Caravan |
robbikenney (3)
4845d ago
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1 | Piano, Guitar | Other | |
Caravan |
LorrettaP (3)
4851d ago
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4 | Piano, Guitar, Vocal | Original | |
Caravan |
aslch (138)
4871d ago
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8 | Piano | Original | |
Caravan |
iriemary (25)
4884d ago
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1 | Piano | Transcription | |
skinny love |
reallylinshen (12)
4888d ago
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1 | Piano | Original | |
Caravan |
elcid07 (26)
4931d ago
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1 | Drum | Original | |
Caravan |
Ellinna (747)
4937d ago
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1 | Piano | Original | |
Ellington Medley |
tvaillant (88)
4953d ago
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6 | Trumpet, Saxophone | Transcription | |
Take The Train |
nower (107)
4956d ago
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2 | Piano, Vocal | Original | |
my soul |
jamsuham100 (12)
4963d ago
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3 | Piano | Transcription | |
it don´t mean a thing |
evameseguer (21)
4967d ago
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13 | Piano, Vocal | Original | |
Caravan |
mariob09 (23)
4971d ago
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8 | Piano | Original | |
Caravan |
keganspence (1)
4974d ago
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1 | Saxophone | Book | |
Caravan |
patrickno6 (22)
4977d ago
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1 | Piano, Guitar, Vocal | Transcription | |
123here i am |
renzzz (20)
4982d ago
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1 | Piano | Other | |
Caravan |
Janpat (11)
4985d ago
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1 | Piano | Original |