Soundies is a Chicago based music label specializing in the development of previously unreleased music from the Golden Age of American entertainment. Exclusive products from the SOUNDIES Catalog include jazz, big band, pop vocal, country & western, and rock and roll artists from the 1930's through the 1960's. These products are digitally... >>read more
Duke Ellington: official website:
Edward Kennedy Ellington was born into the world on April 29, 1899 in Washington, D.C. Duke’s parents, Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington, served as ideal role models for young Duke, and taught him everything from proper table manners to an understanding of the emotional power of music.... >>read more
Rude Interlude: a Duke Ellington home page dedicated to the memory and musical legacy of Edward Kennedy Ellington -- Duke. Rude Interlude is intended to provide a resource that will be useful to students, fans, and others with an interest in Ellington.
Duke Ellington... composer, bandleader, piano player.
Swing Nouveau, the big band hep cats that are spreading the new gospel of cool with some of the hottest swing sounds around. Milwaukee's premiere big band will swing your socks off with our aggressive jumpin' style. We play danceable, high-energy, jump & swing tunes of the 30 Ős, 40 Ős, 50's, & 90's. Solid rhythms combined with an awesome horn... >>read more