Duke ellingtons most popular book is music is my mistress. On 25 february 1959 duke ellington recorded the queens suite. Swing back in time with these legendary tunes by the duke. African flower air conditioned jungle all too soon black and tan fantasy bojangles cjam blues caravan come sunday cotton tail do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore dukes. Ellington would be among the first to focus on musical form and composition in. Duke ellington and his orchestra take the a train 1962 official video duration. Cigarette holder wich wigs me over her shoulder she digs me out cattin that satin doll baby shall we go out skippin careful amigo youre flippin speaks latin that satin doll shes nobodys fool so im playing it cool as can be ill give it a whirl but i aint for no girl catching me telephone numbers well you know doing my rhumbas with uno and thatn my satin doll. Watch the video for satin doll from duke ellingtons the duke. Only one copy was made and was given to queen elizabeth. Dont get around much anymore duke ellington, russell, bob. Do nothin till you hear from me duke ellington, ellington, duke. But to say merely that ellington was a great composer ignores his achievement as a musician. It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing, sophisticated lady, read more.
The essential collection 19271962 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hopefully, the brilliance of teachouts treatment will compel the industry to let authors take a crack at the lives of, say, ornette coleman, count basie and. Duke ellington and his orchestra satin doll take the. Satin doll remastered version duke ellington orchestraduke ellington. Why is duke ellington so important to jazz history. A prolific composer, ellington created over two thousand pieces of music, including the standard songs take the atrain and it don t mean a. Shes become the classy satin doll of the duke ellington song. Song information for satin doll duke ellington on allmusic allmusic. Mar 16, 2020 duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. This bright and lively picture book brings light to his life as a musician. Duke ellington was the most important composer in the history of jazz as well as being a bandleader who held his large group together continuously for almost 50 years. Being shot in the middle of the night and left for dead is what it took to open her eyes. He was raised by a middleclass africanamerican family, and his parents were both pianists. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades born in washington, d.
Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book wikipedia. A major figure in the history of jazz music, duke ellingtons career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book, an album by ella fitzgerald with duke ellington and his orchestra. Satin doll johnny mercer duke ellington billy strayhorn 1958. This tune is most commonly played in the key of c major. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book is a 1957 studio album by the american jazz singer ella fitzgerald, accompanied by duke ellington and his orchestra, focusing on ellington s songs part of fitzgeralds song book series, it is the only one where the composer is also featured as a performer and the first occasion fitzgerald recorded with ellington. According to mercer ellington, his father wrote satin doll for his longtime mistress bea evie ellis. Caravan dont get around much anymore i got it bad and that aint good im just a lucky so and so it dont mean a thing if it aint got. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. He is the greatest composer and the greatest bandleader in jazz. Ellington made his first professional appearance as a jazz pianist in 1916. Dating approximately from the time duke ellington permanently moved to new york city in 1923 to the time the material was transferred to the smithsonian institution in 1988, the bulk of the material in the duke ellington collection is dated from 19341974 and comprises sound recordings, original music manuscripts and published sheet music, handwritten notes, correspondence, business records. This week, satin doll, composed by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953.
American musician was installed at the smithsonian s museum of american history, washington, dc, in the late 1980s. This collection features 52 of his most beloved songs, including. Song information for satin doll duke ellington on allmusic. Provided to youtube by universal music group satin doll ella fitzgerald ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. Its origins can be traced back to the beginning of the ellingtonstrayhorn collaboration. Take the a train billy strayhorn, 1939 jazziz magazine. You dont have to look very closely at the photo of duke ellington on the. Satin doll is a tune written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953 with lyrics by johnny mercer.
Satin doll is a jazz standard written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn with lyrics by johnny mercer. Duke ellington composed over 3000 songs, including. Song satin doll instrumental artist count basie orchestra. Sep 07, 2012 should duke ellington be compared to bach. It will be appreciated equally by those who have 100 ellington albums and those whose awareness of the duke is limited to his bestknown tunes like take the a train and satin doll. Writers billy strayhorn, duke ellington, johnny mercer. Watch the video for satin doll from duke ellington s the duke. Ellington liked having guys in his band for a long time, because when he got to know what they were good at doing, he was able to compose tu. Satin doll is a jazz standard written in 1953 by bandleader and composer duke ellington and his longtime collaborator billy strayhorn. Nov 28, 2016 take the a train is a billy strayhorn compositions from 1939.
Duke ellington was eulogized as the supreme jazz talent of the past fifty years by critic alistair cooke in a 1983 issue of esquire. Jazz party, on the other hand, has the sound, the textures, even the thematic symmetry of some of dukes better suites. Feb 23, 2017 he is the greatest composer and the greatest bandleader in jazz. This was a very popular ellington band tune and inspired many other jazz artist to record and perform it such as ella fitzgerald, nancy wilson and frank sinatra. Duke ellington essentials by duke ellington on amazon. List of books and articles about duke ellington online. He wrote it after meeting her at a private reception in leeds in 1958 and discovering that her father, george vi, had a collection of his records, and that the. Satin doll with images sheet music, jazz piano, digital.
Jazz piano tips, history, recommended recordings, and resources for duke ellingtons satin doll and every tune in the real book. Satin doll from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real book. Accounts vary as to the scars origin, but the consensus is that a it came. Duke ellington was one of the most important creative forces in the music of the twentieth century. Satin doll page credits for videomakers of custom videos used on this page.
Although its often played for swing dancing, satin doll was actually composed by duke ellington and billy strayhorn a few years after the swing era. Such content is used under the rules of fair use to further the educational objectives of. Buy fully licensed online digital, transposable, printable sheet music. Please support the official book or even a better audio recording here. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, 18991974, american jazz musician and composer, b. The duke was truly a master at his genre he along with thee count were truly one of the greats. On a few numbers satin doll, for example, by simply playing the bass part an octave loweror in octaves, the sound was much richer and more satisfying. Master of the jazz song ellington was the most prolific jazz composer of all time, writing and performing tirelessly for more than 50 years. A giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation. The duke was truly a master at his genre he along with thee count were truly one of the greats on the piano along with jimmy smith and the rest of the piano players such likes as horace silver.
A new book suggests that the jazz composer and big band leader defies category. Although its often played for swing dancing, satin doll was actually composed by duke ellington. I find music to be a fascinating and engaging subject, and i think it has a great effect on the minds of students. Ella fitzgerald vocals, duke ellington leader, composer, duke ellington orchestra, norman granz producer, leonard feather liner notes. The official real book the duke ellington real book. By 1918 he had formed a band, and after appearances in nightclubs in harlem he became one of the most famous figures in american jazz. Satin doll words and music by johnny mercer, duke ellington, and billy strayhorn arr. See more ideas about duke ellington, jazz musicians and jazz blues. Apr 25, 2020 duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book by ella. Apr 05, 2012 satin doll is a tune written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953 with lyrics by johnny mercer.
Satin doll, with its ellington piano solo, was a modest hit, entering the pop. Satin doll from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the. Despite this, strayhorn was responsible for its harmonization, as often was the case with ellington s popular songs. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded by ella. The duke ellington real book c edition hal leonard online. Satin doll was not included on the original lp, which included liner notes that tended to obfuscate the circumstances of the recording as much as illuminate them. The book boys retrace duke ellingtons footsteps youtube. Jazz party, on the other hand, has the sound, the textures, even the thematic symmetry of some of duke s better suites. One of the originators of bigband jazz, ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in. The life and music of duke ellington lessons 023 024 th.
Credits satin doll page credits for videomakers of custom videos used on this page. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. The teacher will play a selection of music from duke ellington it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing or satin doll mp3 itunes. Ellington was recognized in his lifetime as one of the greatest jazz composers and performers. Nov 22, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group satin doll ella fitzgerald ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. One of the originators of bigband jazz, ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of western music. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Satin doll digital sheet music for satin doll by johnny mercer, duke ellington, billy strayhorn scored for pianovocalchords. A major figure in the history of jazz music, duke ellingtons career. The sources of all quoted and paraphrased text are cited.
Satin doll is a witty, insightful, heartbreaking and honest tale about romantic relationships, friendships, and class distinctions. The most important composer in the history of jazz, the legendary duke ellington lead his band continuously for five decades. Duke ellington has 120 books on goodreads with 1662 ratings. It quickly became a signature tune of the duke ellington orchestra and is, to this day, one of the most famous compositions of the swing era. They are truly missed right along with my dad who played along with these brothers. Sophisticated lady, prelude to a kiss, solitude and satin doll. He wrote thousands of works, composing popular songs, art songs, a wide variety of instrumentals, suites, symphonic works, movie and tv scores, and music for ballet all of a very high quality. Jan 14, 2020 a major figure in the history of jazz music, duke ellingtons career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook. Satin doll sophisticated lady take the a train what am i here for. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded by ella fitzgerald, 101 strings, terry callier, and nancy wilson. Cigarette holder wich wigs me over her shoulder she digs me out cattin that satin doll baby shall we go out skippin careful amigo youre flippin speaks latin. May 02, 2017 satin doll is a jazz standard written in 1953 by bandleader and composer duke ellington and his longtime collaborator billy strayhorn. He was born edward kennedy ellington in washington, d.
This short biography of duke ellington expands on his music career. Its chord progression is well known for its unusual use of chords and opening with a iivi turnaround. The life and genius of duke ellington by john edward hasse. A life of duke ellington by terry teachout, paperback. Eddie lamberts book duke ellington 1998, scarecrow press. Now she has turned her life around, is a college graduate and freelance journalist, and makes enough money to live on the upper west side and hob nob with the citys movers and shakers. Edward kennedy duke ellington was born in washington, d. Satin doll is one of those tunes, like in the mood or take five, that was such a huge hit that its come to represent the world of jazz for many of the listening public. Duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. Listen to the best of duke ellington playlist with amazon music unlimited.
His influence on classical music, popular music, and, of course, jazz, simply cannot be overstated. Although widely considered to have been a pivotal figure in the history of jazz, ellington embraced the phrase beyond category as a liberating principle and referred to his music as part of the more general category of american music rather than to a musical. Satin doll was written by edward kennedy duke ellington 18991974 for and with pianist william thomas billy strayhorn 19151967 in 1967. Vinyl 7 duke ellington and his orchestra satin doll take the a train vinyl discogs. Duke ellington s most popular book is music is my mistress. Show a brief video clip of duke ellington from youtube advertising cut. Duke ellington is one of the biggest names in jazz. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades. The musical genius of duke ellington, was scheduled for display at the museum of american history from april through september of 1993 before. Duke ellington and his orchestra satin doll take the a. This just induke ellingtons legacy is flourishing in new york city.