Jan 21, 2020 to say that duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 had a productive and illustrious career would be a major understatement. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was a usa composer, pianist and bandleader of jazzorchestras. Duke ellington and his orchestra the syncopated times. James lincoln collier fills this gap with his definitive critical. Duke ellington and his washingtonians duke ellington and. Duke ellington and his washingtonians duke ellington and his cotton club orchestra black beauty the mooche.
Duke ellington covered take the a train, five oclock whistle, st. Composed in 1928, ellingtons the mooche was characterized as jungle style at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Duke ellington and his orchestra is perhaps the greatest of all jazz bands. The mooche was written by duke ellington and irving mills in 1928. Cover versions of the mooche by duke ellington and his. Yet, aside from ellingtons own rather unrevealing autobiography and a collection of reminiscences of his band members, no indepth biography of this preeminent figure of twentiethcentury music and entertainment has previously existed. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The mooche 1928 okeh version by duke ellington and his. Duke ellington the mooch sheet music piano solo in eb. Duke ellington, irving mills licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of red sky records. Stevie wonder wrote the song sir duke as a tribute to ellington which appeared on his album songs in the key of life released in 1976.
This is my favorite version of this song one of the greatest 20s jazz songs and one of ellington s best, great new orleans growls by trumpeter bubber miley. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, 18991974, american jazz musician and composer, b. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. The mooche sheet music for clarinet, piano, alto saxophone.
Appropriate for both 2nd and 3rd grade, this biography tells the story of duke ellington and his rise to jazz fame. The band started in new york city under name of the washingtonians in 1923, they then briefly became known as duke ellington and his kentucky club orchestra, then as. List of books and articles about duke ellington online. Jul 27, 2014 the mooche duke ellington and his orchestra. Appropriate for both 2nd and 3rd grade, this biography tells.
Charles mingus, who had been fired by ellington decades earlier, wrote the elegy duke ellington s sound of love in 1974, a few months after ellington s death. Duke ellington wrote prelude to a kiss, it dont mean a thing if it aint got that. This is my favorite version of this song one of the greatest 20s jazz songs and one of ellingtons best, great new orleans growls by trumpeter bubber miley. Us billboard 19 1936 1 week, jazz standard 969, rym 3 of 1936. Duke ellingtons most popular book is music is my mistress. 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. James infirmary, when youre smiling the whole world smiles with you and other songs.
Instantly view and print duke ellington jazz ensemble sheet music online the mooche. Yet, aside from ellington s own rather unrevealing autobiography and a collection of reminiscences of his band members, no indepth biography of this preeminent figure of twentiethcentury music and entertainment has previously existed. Music lovers everywhere have hailed duke ellington as one of the greatest geniuses of jazz. 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. I thought this was a joke but turns out the guys already been a fox news contributor. Books by duke ellington author of music is my mistress. Jul 27, 2014 jul 27, 2014 the mooche duke ellington and his orchestra stay safe and healthy. Duke ellington originally did take the a train, flamingo, st. Us billboard 16 dec 1928 2 weeks, jazz standard 714, rym 7 of 1934. This outstanding version for younger players alternates between the latin styles salsa and mambo, and features solo space for tenor sax and trombone. Check out the mooche 1928 okeh version by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon music. The mooche by duke ellington and irving mills transcr.
The young duke, born edward kennedy ellington in washington d. As a composer, arranger, pianist and bandleader, he was a major. Duke ellington, the okeh ellington 19271930 teachout, terry. Ellington made his first professional appearance as a jazz pianist in 1916. Early music my music bethlehem norse vikings classical music medieval books unicorn pilgrims. He began appearing at the cotton club in 1927, and went on to become no doubt one of that centurys major jazz figures, recognized by both his peers and an audience that was immense. Ellington and his cotton club orchestra playing the mooche, 1928. Duke ellington and his orchestra the mooche okeh 8623, 1928 in the album era, ellington would be able to create longer recordings, but even then he would have a hard time packing as much variety into one record as he packs into the 1928 okeh version of the mooche the first of many versions of the song he recorded around that time. All locations are closed to the public but our contact center and warehouses are working to support you. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Emi music publishing, sony atv publishing, umpg publishing, solar music rights management, and 6 music.
Composed in 1928, ellington s the mooche was characterized as jungle style at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Song information for the mooche duke ellington on allmusic. The cellophane covering is intact with small bumps on some edges. The song is considered to be one of ellington s signature pieces and he performed it frequently and recorded it many times over 45 years. The cambridge companion to duke ellington edited by edward green january 2015. The group stayed together for over fifty years and recorded and wrote some of americas greatest music. In the opinion of bob blumenthal of the boston globe, in the century since his birth, there has been no.
Print and download the mooch sheet music composed by duke ellington arranged for piano. To say that duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 had a productive and illustrious career would be a major understatement. The mooche duke ellington and his orchestra orchestra. Mooche, the jazz sheet music, books and methods for jazz. Mark taylors outstanding version for younger players alternates between the latin styles salsa and mambo, and. Paper covered boards with a picture of the duke at the piano on the front. Us billboard 11 1941 4 weeks, ddd 62 of 1941, rym 16 of 1941. Over time the word has found its way into common usage with two definitions. The mooche by duke ellington 18991974 and irving mills. Duke ellington is on my favorites shelf because it literally leapt of the page and into my heart and soul with the palpably joyful ability to take the reader right into the music, story, and culture of the time.
Duke ellington and his orchestra 1929 duke ellington and his orchestra is perhaps the greatest of all jazz bands. Born in the 19th century, duke ellington moved through the 20th either initiating or accompanying every modern phase that traversed the world of jazz. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and bigband leader. Baby cox new desor de2808c recorded oct 1 1928 okeh session, new york city this is a later pressing of the first recording of this perpetual ellington hit. We have a reduced number of associates available by phone mondayfriday 9. Song information for the mooche duke ellington on allmusic allmusic.
Duke ellington and his orchestra originally released the mooche written by duke ellington and irving mills and duke ellington and his orchestra released it on the single the mooche in 1928. Very good copy of the first publication of the kings of jazz series this one on duke ellington. The mooche okeh 8623 matrix 401175 duke ellington and his orchestra voc. Nov 03, 2000 check out the mooche 1928 okeh version by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon music. Oct 31, 2011 duke ellington, irving mills licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of red sky records. In 1933 ellington explained that the title referred to a certain lazy gait peculiar to some of the folk of harlem. Duke ellington and his orchestra 1928 1990, cd discogs. The mooche october 17, 1928, bubber miley and johnny hodges. Mark taylors outstanding version for younger players alternates between the latin styles salsa and mambo, and features solo space for tenor sax and trombone. Cotton club to scottsboro boys ellington first rose to fame at harlems whites only cotton club in the 1920s. The band started in new york city under name of the washingtonians in 1923.
Duke ellington and his orchestra 19281929 1990, cd discogs. Duke ellington and his orchestra the mooche kenbjazz. Watch the video for the mooche from duke ellington s the duke. Duke ellington and his washingtonians duke ellington and his cotton club orchestra. 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. Jazz ensemble sheet music book by duke ellington 18991974 and irving mills 18941985. Duke ellington has 120 books on goodreads with 1662 ratings. Duke ellington and his orchestra 1 october 1928 the mooche okeh jazz. Based on a transcribed version played by the jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis. The mooche is an american jazz song, composed in 1928 by duke ellington and irving mills, with scat singing by vocalist gertrude baby cox. The essential collection 19271962 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
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