Duke Ellington Society UK

Uptown Lockdown live this evening, 18:30 (GMT) with special guest Steven C. Bowie. Link to broadcast here:
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Do Be Frank (Be Do Be Do...) Francis A and Edward K

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Tone Parallel Issue 18 November 2025

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The latest edition of Blue Light is out now - 52 pages of news, reviews and features - on Cleo Laine, Bubber Miley, Nat Jones, Beggar's Holiday and much more...

Duke Ellington's piano from Eastbourne performance being repaired The jazz musician used the Steinway piano at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne for a show in 1973.

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Live: October 2025 Duke Ellington Live Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Ben Webster

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Eastbourne Promise Duke Ellington Live Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Ben Webster

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The Ellington Piano Project YouTube video

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Arnie Somogyi, Mark Edwards – ‘The Ellington Piano Project – Eastbourne 1973 Reimagined’ - UK Jazz News On 1 December 1973, the Duke Ellington Orchestra was running late on the 300-mile drive from Lancashire to Eastbourne, heading for the last of its back-to-back gigs at the end of a gruelling six-week ...

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Second day at the Smithsonian NMAH Archives Centre in a bit, for more research on Duke Ellington manuscripts. I'll try not to forgot how long it doesn't take to get there from my hotel, so as not to stand around for half an hour before opening time!

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YouTube video by Giorgio Cùscito Duke Ellington - DON'T YOU KNOW I CARE (OR DON'T YOU CARE TO KNOW)

I'll probably listen to some Al Hibbler with Duke while I'm walking to the Smithsonian. I'm in this sort of mood.

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Arnie Somogyi, Mark Edwards - Don't You Know I Care Listen to Don't You Know I Care by Arnie Somogyi, Mark Edwards.

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The Ellington Piano Project Arnie Somogyi Quartet with Mark Edwards, Matt Holmes & Gideon Tazelar Thu 9 Oct, 1.05pm Eastside Jazz Club

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Arnie Somogyi, Mark Edwards, Gideon Tazelaar, Matthew Holmes, Jon Newey, Ashley Slater - I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) Listen to I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) by Arnie Somogyi, Mark Edwards, Gideon Tazelaar, Matthew Holmes, Jon Newey, Ashley Slater.

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The Ellington Piano Project Arnie Somogyi Quartet with Mark Edwards, Matt Holmes & Gideon Tazelar Thu 9 Oct, 1.05pm Eastside Jazz Club

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Tone Parallel Issue 17 August 2025

The latest edition of Tone Parallel is available today. Subscription is free...

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Eastbourne: October 2025 Duke Ellington Live Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Ben Webster

Exciting news of a mini-festival this coming October in Eastbourne, celebrating Duke Ellington's famous performance at The Congress Theatre and the subsequent concert album...

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Jason Moran Unpacks Duke Ellington’s Greatness in a Single Song Watch as the pianist distills the “joyful tragedy” of “Black and Tan Fantasy” into a stirring solo piece.

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The Annual General Meeting of the Duke Ellington Society UK will be held via Zoom on Saturday 7 June 2025, 17:00 for 18:00 (BST).

All members are welcome to attend. If you would like to do so, please email desuk@dukeellington.org.uk for the access code.

Tone Parallel Issue 16 May 2025

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Watch Free: Essentially Ellington 2025 (UPCOMING) - Jazz Live by Jazz at Lincoln Center

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The Pocket Ellington feat. Tony Kofi & Alan Barnes | Pizza Express Live The Pocket Ellington feat. Tony Kofi & Alan Barnes

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Launching Pad Duke Ellington Live Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Ben Webster

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The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra Celebrates World Jazz Day with Spring Tour - Purple Revolver This spring, The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra embarks on its first ever tour, marking World Jazz Day with a special performance at Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre on Wednesday 30th April, before h...

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The Jasmine Releases: Discography 3 Duke Ellington Live Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Ben Webster

Complete discographical details for the third and final Jasmine Records release, Duke Ellington: Columbia Vocal Rarities. There are many hidden gems here and none of the music is available on streaming...
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Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Columbia Vocal Rarities - Jasmine Records Genre: Jazz / Swing

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Live: March 2025 Duke Ellington Live Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Paul Gonsalves Ben Webster

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Duke Ellington On Mercer: Great Times has now been released...
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A Tone Parallel to Duke Ellington In this insightful new volume, Jack Chambers explores Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington’s music thematically, collating motifs, memes, and predilections that caught Ellington's attention and inspired hi...

Jack Chambers' superb new book A Tone Parallel to Duke Ellington The Man in the Music will be published on 17 March. Details at the following link:
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