By HWM
When we talk about the foundations of jazz and swing music, one name that deserves to shine as brightly as any is Fletcher Henderson.
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Duke Ellington’s Harlem Nocturne: A Symphony Of The City, 1939 (Video)
Duke Ellington's "Mr. Cotton Club" in Harlem connection to "Harlem Nocturne" is a fascinating tale of musical inspiration and cross-pollination in the jazz world.
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The Rooted Cosmopolitan: Leadership Lessons From Harlem’s Duke Ellington
By Bretton Love
In the annals of American music, few names resonate as profoundly as Harlem man Duke Ellington.
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Harlemite Paul Gonsalves, Jazz Tenor Saxophonist With Duke Ellington 1920 – 1974
Paul Gonsalves, July 12, 1920 – May 15, 1974, lived at 15 West 106th Street when he did his best work while in Harlem, New York.Continue reading
The Life And Music Of Duke Ellington: The Elegant Frontrunner Of Big Band Jazz
By Tom Taylor
Duke Ellington was a living embodiment of the finer things in life.
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Seitu’s World: The Duke Ellington Concert, Celebrating Everything Ellington In Harlem
On Sunday, September 19th, 2021, the free and open to the public attended the Duke Ellington Concert at The Duke Ellington Statue (at 110th Street and 5th Avenue) in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
The City Of Jazz Is Back, Celebrating The Grand Duke Of Harlem, Duke Ellington In Harlem
Join us for a free concert next week celebrating everything Ellington on Sunday, September 19th, 2 pm ESTContinue reading
The Legendary Cotton Club Right In The Heart Of Harlem New York 1923
Opened in 1923, the Cotton Club on 142nd St & Lenox Ave in the heart of Harlem, New York was operated by white New York gangster Owney "Killer" Madden.Continue reading
Happy Birthday To The Duke, The Harlem Man And Legend Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington is turning 122 this year, and as is tradition here at DECFA, we're going to celebrate in style!Continue reading
The Great Reunion A Celebration Of Legends Louis Armstrong And Duke Ellington (Update)
From Harlem to Hollywood it's hard to name two more influential figures in the history of American music than Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Continue reading
Take The A-Train, 4 Most Iconic Venues In Harlem
As Duke Ellington sang, taking the A train is the quickest way to Harlem. But once there, where do you go if you want a taste of the neighborhood’s history? Continue reading
Harlem Style Is “A Tone Parallel To Harlem” By The Duke Of Ellington (Video)
There is a love affair between Harlem and Duke Ellington that has existed for decades, Duke's "A Tone Parallel To Harlem," produced in 1948 is a love song to Harlem.Continue reading
Nat And Maria Cole, The Wedding Of The Century In Harlem, 1948
They were dressed to the nines! After all, it was Sunday in Harlem. Harlemites were known to dress their best, in the finest materials, and in the latest of styles for the Sunday afternoon fashion parades on the avenues. Continue reading
Harlem Nights Remains Eddie Murphy’s Only Work As Director
While Eddie Murphy’s 1989 directorial debut Harlem Nights may not have been the hit that he was hoping for, the crime comedy did receive acclaim for its visual appeal.Continue reading
Al “Hirschfeld’s Harlem,” A Rare Picture Window Into Harlem Renaissance
Now in paperback! Decades before the PBS documentaries, before Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Al Hirschfeld and many, many more went to Harlem.Continue reading