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3 de may. de 2024 · The Meaning Behind The Song: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, premiered in 1924, is an American masterpiece. The composition blends elements of classical music with jazz, creating a unique sound that reflected the cultural melting pot of America’s big cities.
25 de abr. de 2024 · In 1931 Ellington began to create extended works, including such pieces as Creole Rhapsody, Reminiscing in Tempo, and Diminuendo in Blue/Crescendo in Blue. He composed a series of works to highlight the special talents of his soloists.
29 de abr. de 2024 · Versatility was what the Duke was all about – Duke Ellington was the renaissance man of jazz. Listen to the best of Duke Ellington on Apple Music and Spotify.
29 de abr. de 2024 · For instance, Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ can be likened to Ellington’s ‘Mood Indigo.’ The birth of ‘Mood Indigo’ can be traced all the way back to New Orleans, where musician Lorenzo Tio, Jr. Bigard, simply known as “Tio,” wrote a tune called ‘Dreamy Blues’ that Ellington loved, and it heavily influenced ...
14 de may. de 2024 · A famed 1956 performance with his orchestra at the Newport Jazz Festival revitalized its status, making headlines around the world. Its centerpiece was a reworked version of “Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue,” originally composed by Ellington in 1938.
8 de may. de 2024 · Roberts has been steeped in the music of Gershwin for much of his career, live and in the tribute albums Portraits in Blue (1995) and Gershwin for Lovers (1994), both on Columbia Records. A resolutely mainstream and history-abiding jazz artist, Roberts has also paid tribute to musical heroes Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Thelonious Monk.
14 de may. de 2024 · Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesRhapsody In Blue (Orchestral Version) · The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra · George Gershwin · William Steinberg...
