![]() ![]() The world premier of the piece was given at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where Ellington and his band were scheduled to play for two nights. An album of the Suite was planned and recorded, slated for release in November of 1957, but apparently the Stereo version was scrapped and only the mono version was available until 1999. premier at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago and was broadcast (much, but not all of it) via CBS Radio on July 1st, with the performance already underway. This one, inspired by the plays of William Shakespeare, had its U.S. In 1957 – 60 years ago this July, he premiered the latest in what would become a series of Suites based on various subjects and inspirations. One of the true innovators and key figures in the world of Jazz, Duke Ellington has never been copied or surpassed and remains to this day, an original voice in Jazz. A sort of memorial, since it was 42 years since his passing on May 24, 1975, and his funeral on May 27th. ĭuke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Live at Ravinia Festival 1957 – CBS Radio – J– Gordon Skene Sound Collection –ĭuke Ellington this weekend. Duke Ellington – 1957 premier of his latest suite. ![]()
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