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Duke Ellington

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.

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Duke Ellington

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  1. Duke Ellington by Lisa Christensen

  2. Edward Kennedy Ellington • Born, April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC • Dressed and acted was named “Duke” • Died, May 24, 1974 in New York, NY

  3. Pianist, Jazz Composer, Bandleader and Musician for over 50 years. • Composed over a 1000 songs

  4. Duke and his Orchestra • Some members of the orchestra played together for over 30 years. • Songs written for certain band members. • Duets

  5. Oversea Tour Queen Elizabeth & Duke Britain • The band traveled within the United States, Europe, Asia and other countries. Ammon, Jordan Sri Lanka, India Buenos Aires, Argentina

  6. Awards and Honors • Honorary Doctorate • Medal of Freedom • Many books • Coin

  7. Composition History • Concerto For Cootie • Satin Doll • Sophisticated Lady • In a Sentimental Mood

  8. “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

  9. “Satin Doll” • Capitol Records produced this on April 6, 1953. • Focus on a piano solo • Song lyrics were taken to court.

  10. “Sophisticated Lady” • May 27, 1933 when the song was introduced. • Lyrics were added later. • Harry Carney eloquently finishes this song.

  11. “In a Sentimental Mood” • Played this song on • April 30, 1935. • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra took this song to 13 on the charts.

  12. Timed Listening Guide • Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me • Satin Doll • Sophisticated Lady • In a Sentimental Mood

  13. “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” • Lyrics by: Bob Russell • Performed 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 skat Phil Collins Do Nothing Till you Hear From Me

  14. Satin Doll • Produced by: Capitol Records • Lyrics by: Mills Publishing • Performed 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

  15. Sophisticated Lady • Produced by: Duke Ellington • Performed 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

  16. In a Sentimental Mood • Lyrics 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 John Coltrane In a Sentimental Mood

  17. 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

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