(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history, was more than just a composer and bandleader—he was a cultural architect whose music told the stories of Black excellence, struggle ...

It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing; Caravan; In A Sentimental Mood; In A Mellow Tone; Lush Life; Perdido; Come Sunday; Take The A Train; I Got It Bad; Sophisticated Lady; I'm Beginning ...

Duke Ellington, whose contours have something of the swell and sweep of a large, erect bear and whose color is that of coffee with a strong dash of cream, has been described by European music ...

Duke laterrecounted that, "When I got home I had a real yearning to play. I hadn’t beenable to get off the ground before, but after hearing him I said to myself, ‘Manyou’re going to have to do it.’" ...

"I don't have time. I 'live' my music!" That is the keynote of Duke Ellington's attitude towards his work. He is deeply absorbed in it, much more involved in his life-work, music, than other ...

Queen Elizabeth is a blues and jazz fan — and American jazz legend Duke Ellington ... big band sounds, songs from the WWII era and hymns are also among the monarch's favorite genres of music.

My Heart Sings” and about his dream to create a venue in Houston where jazz musicians can find an open mic to jam.

Moran grew up listening to all manner of music, from jazz to reggae to hip-hop. As a teenager he learned to play the Afrika Bambaataa electro/hip-hop jam “Planet Rock,” turning it into an experimental ...