Duke Ellington

by Lisa Christensen

Edward Kennedy Ellington

• Born, April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC

• Dressed and acted was named “Duke”

• Died, May 24, 1974 in New York, NY

Pianist, Jazz Composer,

Bandleader and Musician for over

50 years.

Composed over a 1000 songs

Duke and his Orchestra

• Some members of the orchestra played together for over 30 years.

• Songs written for certain band members.

• Duets

Oversea Tour

The band traveled within the United

States, Europe, Asia and other countries.

Sri Lanka, India

Britain Queen Elizabeth & Duke

Ammon, Jordan

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Awards and Honors

Honorary DoctorateMedal of Freedom

Many booksCoin

Composition History

• Concerto For Cootie

• Satin Doll

• Sophisticated Lady

• In a Sentimental Mood

“Concerto for Cootie”

Recorded March 15, 1940

and eventually changed the name of the song to “Do Nothin’ till you hear

from me”

Cootie Williams

“Satin Doll”

Capitol Records produced this on April

6, 1953.

Focus on a piano solo

Song lyrics were taken to court.

“Sophisticated Lady”

May 27, 1933 when the song was introduced.

Lyrics were added later.

Harry Carney eloquently finishes this song.

“In a Sentimental Mood”Played this song on

April 30, 1935.

Benny Goodman and His Orchestra took this song

to 13 on the charts.

Timed Listening Guide

• Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

• Satin Doll

• Sophisticated Lady

• In a Sentimental Mood

“Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me”

Lyrics by: Bob RussellPerformed by: Phil Collins

Duration of Melody is 3:52

Skat from singer used

Ascending range with repetitive melody

Brass band is an emphasis over the other instruments

Chart is finalized with a blend from the drum, brass band and another

skatDo Nothing Till you Hear From Me

Phil Collins

Satin DollProduced by: Capitol Records

Lyrics by: Mills PublishingPerformed by: Duke Ellington and

Orchestra

Duration of Melody is 3:21

Chart starts out with a piano and bass duet

Has a repetition of harmony copying back and forth

Band is welcomed back

The last note ends like a phrase

Satin Doll

Sophisticated Lady

Produced by: Duke EllingtonPerformed by: Duke Ellington and

The Orchestra

Duration of Melody is 3:47

Chart begins with a piano solo

Bass and piano blend in harmony in a duet

The bass is held for over a minute

Descending note from bass

Piano and bass end chart

Sophisticated Lady

In a Sentimental MoodLyrics by: Irving Mills/Manny Kurtz

Recorded with: John Coltrane

Duration of Melody is 4:21

Piano and snare in harmony with the saxophone

Ascending/Descending rhythm with sax

Piano used as a pulse with drums

Repeat Melody

Snare drums end the chart with piano In a Sentimental Mood

John Coltrane

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Duke Ellington Biography.(n.d) http://www.biography.com/articles/Duke-Ellington-9286338?part=2. June 9, 2011.

• G. Schirmer Inc. (2002) Edward K Ellington. http://www.schirmer.com/default.aspx?TabId=2419&State_2872=2&composerId_2872=2311. June 12, 2011.

• Bob Russell Biography.(n.d) http://www.jazzbiographies.com/Biography.aspx?ID=101. June 8, 2011.

• Time (Aug 20, 1956) Music: Mood Indigo & Beyond. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,891768,00.html. June 8, 2011.

• “Concerto for Cootie.” Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/donothintillyouhearfromme.htm

• “Satin Doll”. Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/satindoll.htm

• “Sophisicated Lady”. Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/sophisticatedlady.htm

• “In a Sentimental Mood.” Jazzstanders.com. June 12, 2011. http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/inasentimentalmood.htm

• Songs retrieved from Youtube