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Ellington, Duke: Orchestra
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Duke Ellington is regarded as the most important composer in jazz history. His orchestra was his workshop as well as his principal instrument, even more than the piano. He recorded approximately 2000 original compositions.
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For some years now, most of Duke Ellington's albums from the 50's, 60's and early 70's have been out of print in this country. There has been considerable interest in Ellingtonia, but reissues have almost invariably concentrated on the great orchestra of roughly 1938-1941, or on earlier items of historic value.
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Although some historians have characterized the early '50s as Duke Ellington's "off period" (due to the defection of alto starJohnny Hodges), in reality his 1951-1952 orchestra could hold its own against his best. ...more
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Imagine that you are a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Create a diary or a journal about your experiences on the road while touring the South before the Civil Rights Movement.
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