IST 240 Lecture Notes - Billy Strayhorn, Paul Whiteman, King Of Jazz
7 Mar 2014
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Duke ellington- april 29, 1899 in dc -- may 24th, 1974. Tried to create an art form out of jazz. Jazz has been a popular music before this/ tried to make it more sophisticated. His approach to orchestra as an ensemble as individuals (wanted every musician to be heard in a band) Different approach to combinations to sound (treating sound as colors to a palette) He didn"t come from a poor family. Formed his first band in hs . known as the washingtonians. Talented in art and won a scholarship, but declined the scholarship to stay with the band. Brought the band to ny to see if they can succeed but they didn"t made it. Then they went back to ny and found enough work to keep the band going. 1927 - became the cotton house band in harlem. Developed the 4 styles at the cotton club. Jungle style- created for this kind of performance.
