How did Duke Ellington contribute to the 1920s?

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I did do the research but i cant find any information on the question that i asked. so if anyone could help me out id be appreciative.

Apparently ive done a lot of research cuz ive been through those sites countlessly. (Except the amazon ones how do those help?)

Answer 1

In the late 1920's, Ellington's orchestra was the house band at the Cotton Club, and had a weekly, nationwide radio broadcast. Ellington was already developing his distinctive style, and was popular with both black and white audiences. His hits from this period included "East St. Louis Toodle-oo" and "The Mooche", both of which highlighted the orchestra's "jungle" music, with growling horns and insistent drum rhythms. You also get to hear some of Ellington's adventuresome use of disparate instruments playing in unison.

By the late 20's, the band already included a number of famous Ellington players, including Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, Sonny Greer, and Harry Carney.

There are a number of collections of early Ellington recordings available. The ones from the mid 20's are somewhat bland, but the Brunswick recordings from the late 20's include the sidemen mentioned above and are beginning to sound like an Ellington orchestra.

Answer 2

Duke Ellington 1920s

Answer 3

RE:
How did Duke Ellington contribute to the 1920s?
I did do the research but i cant find any information on the question that i asked. so if anyone could help me out id be appreciative.

Answer 4

Do MORE research (that is why they call it REsearch!). Compare and contrast events that occurred in the twenties with Duke Ellington releases, drawing correlations between related instances.

Samples and more at the links below. Happy hunting ;-)

The amazon link helps you by giving you more songs to reference and possibly draw comparisons against.
I didn't know I would be reprimanded for trying to help, "apparently" you don't need anymore. Good luck!

P.S. there is only one amazon link listed here.

Answer 5

I don't know what happened in the 1920s but I do know his legacy.
1. He had the greatest big band ever. Count Basies was number two although Basies band did have more "swing".
2. He wrote many of jazz best known standards. ("In A Sentimental Mood' is my personal favorite).
3. He gave breaks to a lot of young upcoming musicians. A lot of "unknowns" became very well known.
4. He was a very gifted and inspirational pianist.