Celebrating Ellington

Although the 100th Anniversary of Duke Ellington's birth has passed, the life and work of this musical legend continues to be celebrated.

Ellington at 100, an article in the New York Times, includes informative links, as well as video and audio clips.

The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has been a popular venue for several jazz performances. To view the following video clips, you must have RealPlayer installed on your computer.

Crotty and O'Neill performed a tribute in honor of Duke Ellington's 100th birthday on April 23, 1999. To view the cybercast of the performance, select the appropriate clip depending on your modem: 56k modem or better or 28.8k modem.

The Howard University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Fred Irby III, performed Ellington songs on April 26, 1999. To view the cybercast of the performance, select the appropriate clip depending on your modem: 56k modem or better or 28.8k modem.

The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra provides recordings of their performances of Ellington's music, as well as a link to the 1999 centennial celebration of Duke Ellington's birth that aired on National Public Radio.

TDES: Celebrating 100 Years of Duke Ellington is a centennial celebration on the Duke Ellington Society's (TDES) Web site.

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