DUKE ELLINGTON PART ONE (Grace and humility) / Jazz History #21

As a bandleader and composer, Duke Ellington was one of the most impactful figures in jazz history. From his early years growing up in Washington, D.C., to leading the band in the Cotton Club in the 1920s, to his historic collaboration with Billy Strayhorn and over the course of a long and storied career, Duke presented himself and his music with sophisticated elegance, grace, eloquence and humility. This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the great Duke Ellington.
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[@clarkefountain2258]

Loyalty is earned, so I'm majorly impressed by the continuity of "The Duke's" connections from early in his life and onwards. His music, well, it goes without saying that life wouldn't be the same without him having been part of our lives.

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[@mjcruiser4238]

It’s speaks to his genius -how difficult it is for us now -even as jazz aficionados to really appreciate how far ahead of every other orchestra Ellington was.

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That's true in general about historical hindsight with modern ears accustomed to what came after and as a result.

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Great jazz history

[@anouckgiraud]

Amazing documentary thank you!

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Great history

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It is that!

[@ricaard]

Love this!

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[@MrKashio]

Good evening ^^ There were two Cotton Clubs, in this era? It seems that the owner of the Cotton Club in New York was also a gangster, right? I have misunderstood until now. I thought that Al Capone was the owner. (; ^ _ ^ A ... However, I would like to thank the old gangsters for creating the prestigious Jazz Club. Thank you for your valuable video today.

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Chicago was Al Capone's turf. I would assume that anyone in the nightclub business during prohibition had gangster ties.

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@@chasesanborn Good evening ^^ I see.... Jazzman was also owned by a gang The performance may have been a life-threatening event, right?😨🔫😎

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That looks like Ertha Kitt dancing