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As Relevant as Ever: the Music of Duke Ellington

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Duke Ellington is one of the pivotal figures in jazz. He was a pianist, composer and bandleader whose impact lasted well beyond his death. Terry Teachout joins us in studio to talk about his new book, Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington. We’ll also talk to local musicians about Ellington’s musical influence on their work.

What's your favorite Duke Ellington-related song?

GUESTS:

  • Terry Teachout - Author of Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington
  • Owen McNally - Writes the Jazz Corridor column at WNPR.org
  • Noah Baerman - Pianist, composer, educator and Artistic Director of Resonant Motion, Inc.
  • Jay Hoggard - Jazz vibraphonist, composer, and adjunct professor of music at Wesleyan University

Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.
Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at Connecticut Public.

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