Tag Archives: Duke Ellington

Tuesday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Duke Ellington

Posted on May 3, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz figure is Duke Ellington.   Duke Ellington was the most important composer in the history of jazz as well as being a bandleader who held his large group together continuously for almost 50 years. The two aspects of … Continue reading →

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Serendiptiy SOUL | Sunday Open Thread | LADY… First Lady Michelle Obama

Posted on November 24, 2013 by rikyrah

First Lady Michelle Obama graces the cover of the December-January 2014 Ladies Home Journal. Lady in Red Sophisticated Lady

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Monday Open Thread | Classics Week: Duke Ellington

Posted on July 29, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s Classic is Duke Ellington. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974)[1] was an American composer, pianist, and jazz-orchestra leader. His career spanned more than 50 years: Ellington led his orchestra from 1923 until his death. … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on September 4, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you enjoy today, and join in the discussion here at 3CHICS. Remember tonight is First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech to the DNC.

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Serendipity SOUL | Thursday Open Tread | JAZZ!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by rikyrah

                                                                 Sir Duke Ellington             Wikipedia:  Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the words of Bob Blumenthal of The … Continue reading →

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