Duke Ellington archive
Listen Duke Ellington: The Composer, Pt. 1
November 19, 2008 – The legendary bandleader and composer produced more than a thousand lasting works.
Read September Songs: Classic Jazz, Born In The Fall WBGO
September 2, 2008 – In the world of jazz, September sessions have produced some special recordings. WBGO
Read A Few Of Marian McPartland's Favorite Things
June 23, 2008 – The Piano Jazz host offers the Top 5 songs and recordings she's listening to right now.
Read Duke Ellington: Master Of The Jazz Song WESA
April 29, 2008 – Ellington's mark can be found everywhere on jazz, both past and present. WESA
Read Forget Jewelry: Give Your Love Music WESA
February 13, 2008 – Instead of candies and cards, impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love. WESA
Listen Duke Ellington, 'The Bandleader,' Pt. 2
November 28, 2007 – Duke Ellington's instrument was his orchestra, a hand-picked group of the best musicians available.
Listen Duke Ellington: 'The Bandleader,' Pt. 1
November 21, 2007 – Duke Ellington led an institution which even the greatest musicians aspired to be part of.
Listen Duke Ellington: 'The Maestro,' Pt. 2
November 14, 2007 – Decade after decade, Ellington's ever-talented orchestra rode incredible waves of creativity.
Listen Duke Ellington: 'The Maestro,' Pt. 1
November 7, 2007 – A bright yet unremarkable teenage boy became the leader of the world's most popular big band.
Listen On His Birthday, a Nod to Duke Ellington
April 27, 2007 – A rememberance of Duke Ellington, who would have been 108 on Sunday, with a bit of his music.
Listen 'Lush Life,' a Self-Portrait in Song
February 6, 2007 – Composer Billy Strayhorn's autobiographical classic attracts a new documentary and a CD.
Listen America Sings!
December 14, 2006 – A varied history of American choral music from colonial anthems to the music of Leonard Bernstein.
Listen Marking Duke Ellington's 106th Birthday
April 29, 2005 – A tribute to late composer and bandleader Duke Ellington on the anniversary of his 106th birthday.