Rock and roll artists tend to think they invented the concept of rebellion. That before their kind came, everything was goody-two-shoes and Miss Manners. What they forget is that the music industry has always been a place of innovation a source of social uproar. Same the waltz, when it was introduced, was considered an outrage at first because of the proximity of couples were going to dance to she! Yes, rock and roll artists are just following the tradition of the industry scandal, a tradition that at no time was more frequent than in the era of swing jazz or swing. In his time, swing music was the ultimate revolution, a violent break from the Charleston the previous decade. Swing music was characterized by a strong and rhythmic drive, and the bands who played it were anchored by sections rhythmic equally strong. These sections tend to be led by drummers whose personalities were as big as their music, and a number of drummers jazz swing remain legends even today.
Sonny Greer (1895-1982) is best known for his work with the legendary Duke Ellington. Originally from New Jersey, he eventually became Ellington first drummer in 1919 at the age of 24 years. Greer was not only a drummer, he also designed the instrument with the Leedy Drum Company. This job allowed him to set up a drum kit worth over $ 3,000, the equivalent of $ 36,000 today. This gentleman has done its part to match the image of jazz as a kind of debauchery. He was a drinker and a pool hall and Hustler Unfortunately, these qualities ultimately leads to a permanent separation between him and Ellington. He continued to work as a freelance drummer and briefly led his own group, but the association Greer with Ellington marked the apogee of its success.
Gene Krupa (1909-1973) was known for his energetic style and flamboyant drums. He was a member of a number of bands, but the biggest name ever played with Benny Goodman was no doubt. Krupa drum is also the flagship of swing music, Goodman's "Sing, Sing, Sing". His association with this song made him an instant national celebrity. Although is, as Greer has had a disagreement with the conductor and left the group after his career did not falter. Despite the occasional passage in prison for possession of marijuana, Krupa continued to practice in the early 1970s.
William Henry Webb, aka Chick Webb (c.1905-1939) was a precocious child who saved up enough money from his paper route to buy a drum set, he first played level professional at the age of 11 years. In addition to being a drummer, Webb was the longtime leader of his own group, which has been the orchestra house of the famous Savoy Ballroom. The Savoy often hosted "Battle of the Bands" contest, in which the Webb band was pitted against tastes of Benny Goodman and Count Basie Orchestra. The biggest name associated with Webb Ella Fitzgerald, whom he begins to appear as a singer in 1935 when the singer was 18. After the untimely death of Webb (due to complications related to a fight childhood tuberculosis), Fitzgerald continued to lead his band for four years before leaving to concentrate on his solo career.
Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) was presented as "the greatest drummer in the world" and was known for his power, speed and testing technology. He, like Webb, was called battery at an early age, and when he was 18 months, he made his musical debut in vaudeville. He never received any formal drum and may have had more raw talent than any other drummer of his generation. During his career he was associated with a number of names celebrities, including Tommy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Duke Ellington – Satin Doll
|
|
ELLINGTON,DUKE- AT NEWPORT 1956 COMPLETE CD -NEW $11.56 |
|
|
ELLINGTON,DUKE- DUKE ELLINGTON PLAYS THE ORIGINAL SCORT $9.40 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON BIG4+55 OBI Sealed Replica LP 2 CD SET $139.99 |
|
|
Duke Ellington Greatest Hits CD 1996 RCA/Victor Nr Mint $1.80 |
|
|
Duke Ellington 1953 Pasadena Concert CD Swing Big Band $1.98 |
|
|
Duke Ellington’s Concert of Sacred Music (RCA Victor) $100.00 |
|
|
Duke Ellington 1st Carnegie Hall Concert 2-CD set $7.99 |
|
|
ELLINGTON,DUKE- BLUES IN ORBIT CD -NEW $5.01 |
|
|
Duke Ellington The Golden Greats (1988 Italy Import) $0.99 |
|
|
Duke Ellington Remembered MINIATURE BOOK jazz, St. Onge $49.99 |
|
|
JAZZ ICONS: DUKE ELLINGTON LIVE IN 58 DVD -NEW $15.35 |
|
|
Duke Ellington-Swingin’ with the Duke-Audio CD $11.99 |
|
|
Duke Ellington-Blues in Orbit-Audio CD $3.39 |
|
|
Happy Birthday Duke!, Duke Ellington, New $3.99 |
|
|
ELLINGTON DUKE- SUPER HITS CD -NEW $5.47 |
|
|
Duke Ellington REPRISE STUDIO RECORDING Mosaic Disc 1cd $9.99 |
|
|
Duke Ellington Cotton Club Days Signed by Louis Metcalf $49.99 |
|
|
Duke ELLINGTON Jive Rhapsody MOON MCD084-2 1940/1 $22.99 |
|
|
The I Like Jazz: The Essence of Duke Ellington, Duke El $10.17 |
|
|
Duke Ellington Boulevard, Cleve Douglas, Excellent $22.18 |
|
|
ELLINGTON,DUKE- DUKE ELLINGTON CD -NEW $2.62 |
|
|
Money Jungle, Duke Ellington with Max Roach an, Very Go $3.00 |
|
|
MELODIYA ENSEMBLE G. GARANYAN Playing Duke Ellington RA $5.24 |
|
|
William P. Gottlieb Duke Ellington Photograph $24.99 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON’S SOPHISTICATED LADIES – DVD NEW $13.87 |
|
|
ELLINGTON,DUKE- INTIMACY OF THE BLUES CD -NEW $8.43 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON – In A Mellotone – LP Record $2.00 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON – Indigos – LP Record $7.00 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON – This Is – LP Record $7.00 |
|
|
Indigos by Duke Ellington (CD 1989 Legacy) VG+ cond. $2.99 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON**TAKE THE A TRAIN**CD $6.25 |
|
|
ELLA FITZGERALD THE DUKE ELLINGTON SONGBOOK VOL 2 $0.99 |
|
|
DUKE ELLINGTON – Take The “A” Train (MINT) $0.95 |
|
|
Best of Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington, New Import $17.53 |
|
|
Duke at the Cotton Club, Duke Ellington, New Live $8.89 |
|
|
Duke Ellington JAZZ Masterpieces Uptown Newport POSTER – 11 x 17 $2.99 … |
|
|
Anatomy of a Murder by unknown 17.00X11.00 Framed with Black Metal Frame $110.77 Anatomy of a Murder, framed black metal, white matte. Beautiful Highest Quality Frame, Solid Finish, LOW SHIPPING!!! Price includes price of print Poster. Framing includes dry mounting, acrylic glazing. Comes ready to hang. and is a better quality then your local framing store Guaranteed…. |
|
|
Anatomy of a Murder by unknown 17.00X11.00 Framed with Black Metal Frame $103.77 Anatomy of a Murder, framed black metal, white matte. Beautiful Highest Quality Frame, Solid Finish, LOW SHIPPING!!! Price includes price of print Poster. Framing includes dry mounting, acrylic glazing. Comes ready to hang. and is a better quality then your local framing store Guaranteed…. |
|
|
Rockin in Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington $10.99 Singer/guitarist John Pizzarelli, a master in the art of reinventing jazz classics, celebrates the music of Duke Ellington, undeniably one of the most prominent musical icons of the 20th century. Rockin’ In Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington is Pizzarelli’s first ever Ellington recording. Pizzarelli was still a very young musician when Ellington died in May 1974, but thanks to his father – veter… |
|
|
Grant Stewart Plays The Music Of Duke Ellington And Billy Strayhorn $10.99 Grant Stewart’s first two Sharp Nine releases opened the ears of many jazz fans who were won over by his tremendous sound, technical facility and never-ending flow of musical ideas. These attributes remain fully on display as Stewart tackles the music of two of his favorite composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. From the lush boudoir rendering of Tonight I Shall Sleep to a warp speed inter… |
|
|
The Great Summit: The Master Takes $5.95 For starters, The Great Summit produced not only itself, both with this Master Takes set and the two-CD Complete Sessions, but also a later summit, Count Basie and Ellington’s tandem showdown, First Time. On its own, though, The Great Summit needs no later chapters to justify its celebrated standing in jazz annals. This was and is terrifically important music: Ellington is in grand form between re… |
