From Stride to Strings

Open House Matinee

Ellington: From Stride to Strings

Ellington: From Stride to Strings will be a dazzling journey through the extraordinary musical life of Duke Ellington, one of jazz’s most ground-breaking composers. His work will be celebrated and re-imagined by a sextet of virtuoso musicians led by renowned trumpeter Dominick Farinacci.

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Ellington in action

Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"

Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" on The Ed Sullivan Show on March 7, 1965. Subscribe now to never miss...

Duke Ellington - Things Ain't What They Used To Be (1962) [official video]

For many more Duke Ellington releases go to:http://bit.ly/1bcDSuYIn the early 1960's the Goodyear Tire Company commisioned 5 short jazz films. The programs w...

Duke Ellington, "Take the A Train"

This is a segment from the film Reveille with Beverly from 1943; the song was composed in 1939.

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From Stride to Strings

Ellington: From Stride to Strings

"Music is my mistress, and she plays second fiddle to no one." ~ Duke Ellington

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