Inside Jazz
Sunday December 3rd, 2023 with Jim Reil & Ron Steeds
Pt 1 of a two part investigation of Duke Ellington's Blanton-Webster Band recordings for RCA Victor between March 6, 1940 and July 28, 1942
There are several things that converged upon the Duke Ellington Orchestra which created a perfect storm that created the Blanton-Webster Band. We delve into the phenomena that made that possible. We will hear every master take recorded which continues to stand the test of time in the history of jazz. Accompany us on this musical journey as we investigate this rich recorded legacy.
| Milestones Miles Davis - Milestones - Columbia |
| The tune that became Duke's signature piece of music... |
| Take The ""A" Train Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Set 1 - Jim sets up side one of The Blanton-Webster Band... |
| You, You Darlin' Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Jack The Bear Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Ko-Ko Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Morning Glory Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| So Far, So Good Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Conga Brava Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Concerto For Cootie Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Me And You Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Set 2 - Jim continues on toe side two of The Blanton-Webster Band... |
| Cottontail Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Never No Lament Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Dusk Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Bojangles (A Portrait Of Bill Robinson) Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| A Portrait Of Bert Williams Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Blue Goose Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Harlem Air Shaft Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| At A Dixie Roadside Diner Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Set 3 - Ron continues on to side three of The Blanton-Webster Band... |
| All Too Soon Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Rumpus In Richmond Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| My Greatest Mistake Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Sepia Panorama Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| There Shall Be No Nght Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| In A Mellotone Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Five O'Clock Whistle Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Warn Valley Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Set 4 - Ron completes part one of The Blanton-Webster Band with side four... |
| The Flaming Sword Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Across The Track Blues Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Chloe (Song Of The Swamp) Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| I Never Felt This Way Before Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| The Sidewalks Of New York Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
| Flamingo Duke Ellington Orchestra - The Blanton-Webster Band - RCA Victor |
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