Posts tagged DukeEllington
Buddy Collette, Jazz Saxophonist and Bandleader, Dead at 89
Buddy Collette, jazz musician, bandleader and civil rights advocate, died on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. ... Read More »
Vijay Iyer Has Nowhere to Hide on 'Solo'
It seems that pianist Vijay Iyer has been getting accolades from everywhere since the release of 2009's ‘Historicity.’ ... Read More »
Lenny Kravitz Lists His Top Musical Influences
When Michael Jackson passed away earlier this year one of the most moving tributes came from Lenny ... Read More »
Joan Baez Footage From the '50s Found in Freezer
As a part of the 'American Masters' series, PBS produced a documentary on Joan Baez entitled 'How ... Read More »
Promise Fulfilled in the Musical Land of K'naan
Some artists' stories overshadow their art. K'naan Warsame knows that some may think that's the case ... Read More »
Femi Kuti Trumpets a New Era for Afrobeat
Femi Kuti is dragging a bit, recovering from an illness that marred his otherwise triumphant ... Read More »
