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9 mag 2024 · Mercer Ellington, Duke’s son, revealed a captivating anecdote about the song’s origin. Allegedly, Duke wrote “Satin Doll” as a tribute to his longtime mistress, Bea “Evie” Ellis. The sensuous title and lyrical elegance mirror the sophistication of the woman who inspired its creation.
6 giorni fa · by Matt Micucci. “Satin Doll” is a jazz standard penned in 1953 by Duke Ellington and his longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn. According to Duke’s son Mercer, his father wrote it for his longtime partner, Bea “Evie” Ellis. Strayhorn provided the harmonization, as often was the case with Ellington’s most popular compositions.
20 mag 2024 · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band 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.
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- Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano...
- Benefiting from the expertise of a large ensemble that included several important jazz artists, Duke Ellington broke away from the conventions of b...
- Often collaborating with his longtime composing-arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington was responsible for big-band jazz classics such a...
- Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50...
22 mag 2024 · The song is defined by a seductive harmony line that is said to explore the contrast between masculinity and femininity – a recurrent theme in Ellington’s work. Johnny Mercer later added lyrics to the original instrumental version and prompted many vocalists to record their own versions throughout the ’60s.
23 mag 2024 · Jazz musician Duke Ellington's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
16 ore fa · Mercer Ellington: vocal: Priscilla Baskerville Hinton Battle P.J. Benjamin Gregg Burge Mercedes Ellington (Broadway and television tap dancer, choreographer, director, and producer) Gregory Hines Phyllis Hyman Judith Jamison (Judith Ann Jamison; American dancer and choreographer) Terri Klausner (Broadway performer (A Chorus Line
6 giorni fa · Mercer Kennedy Ellington (naskiĝis la 11-an de marto 1919 en Vaŝingtono; mortis la 8-an de februaro 1996 en Kopenhago) estis usona ĵaza trumpetisto, komponisto kaj muzikaranĝisto. Li estas filo de la fama komponisto, pianisto kaj bandestro Duke Ellington .
