This Duke Ellington biography explores the life and works of Duke Ellington. A pianist, orchestra leader, and composer, Ellington was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th Century.
Special thanks to Mitchell Keeran for narrating this video! You can check out his YouTube channel and Twitter account here:
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Early Years
2:20 Early Career
2:27 Cotton Club Years
4:40 Early 1930s
6:04 Late 1930s
6:55 1940s and Decline
7:52 Career Revival
8:50 Final Years and Legacy
9:39 Conclusion
Songs (and Films) that appear in this video:
Bundle of Blues - Duke Ellington
Soda Fountain Rag - Duke Ellington
Charleston - James P. Johnson
East of St. Louis Toodle-oo - Duke Ellington
Black and Tan Fantasy - Duke Ellington
Black and Tan (film) - Duke Ellington
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Duke Ellington
Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington
Caravan - Duke Ellington
Take The "A" Train - Duke Ellington
Jump For Joy - Duke Ellington
Tea For Two - Duke Ellington
Duke's Place - Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong
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