On this day in 1969 {April 6th} Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performed "Rockin' In Rhythm" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'... A little over thirty-eight years earlier in January 1931 Duke Ellington first recorded the song at the Cotton Club in Harlem... The 'Duke', born Edward Kennedy Ellington, passed away on May 24th, 1974 at the age of 75... May he R.I.P.
How good is that. All these people sitting down like they are listening to opera when they should have been on their feet. The Duke was heaven on earth.
This video appeared in my suggested videos today, and it really made my day. Duke Ellington is my favorite band leader from the golden age of big bands/jazz orchestras, and this is a wonderful example of his genius.
inspired a Richard Thompson version on his Strict Tempo instrumental album...mandolin, mandocello, two acoustic guitars & drums ....paying homage to Ellington's swing ability.
@pootershnitzel That's Sam Woodyard who followed Louis Bellson with a similar double bass drum setup. Notice his solid back beat really helps the band groove!
Ellington '55 is great too. Lots of Clark Terry on that album. Flyin' Home is another memorable cut that comes to mind. This rendition stacks up, tho. Just fabulous!
@pootershnitzel That's Sam Woodyard who followed Louis Bellson into the Duke Ellington Orchestra using the same double bass drum set up. Notice how solid he is with the back beat. He is also featured on some wonderful solos in the 50's.
Ellington hits an obvious clam during his piano intro @1:19, and then glances at his right hand fingernails as if they were at fault. Reportedly this tune was written by Duke for the fan-dancer Sally Rand, who achieved wide acclaim for her highly suggestive performances at the Chicago's World Fair in 1933. In other words, it is very high-tempo strip music.
It didn't seem like him cause he didn't do the uber high part at the end were he like tongues it lol, that parts amazing and I really liked the trombone solo it was funny, it sounded like the trombone said ya ya ya ya ya ya lol
Lol I'm guessing he didn't like his performance. I heard Leo could play a little higher and had better endurance, lol his nickname was leo "the wistler" shepard
I don't know if he was better because I've heard a few of leo's recordings and cat has a way better tone when he plays above double C and leo doesn't have that good of tone when playing that high
How could anybody dislike this?
That's what I call music!
Long life to Duke!
As good as it gets! They are just killin' it... & of course Cat Anderson at the end! Sooooo good!
The greatest songwriter of the twentieth century. Duke Ellington.
One of the coolest songs of the 20th century.
On this day in 1969 {April 6th} Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performed "Rockin' In Rhythm" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
A little over thirty-eight years earlier in January 1931 Duke Ellington first recorded the song at the Cotton Club in Harlem...
The 'Duke', born Edward Kennedy Ellington, passed away on May 24th, 1974 at the age of 75...
May he R.I.P.
Did the song in 1931 always had that screeching super high part for trumpet???or duke made the addition later when cat came on board?
I'm sure this was November of 1958
How good is that. All these people sitting down like they are listening to opera when they should have been on their feet. The Duke was heaven on earth.
This video appeared in my suggested videos today, and it really made my day. Duke Ellington is my favorite band leader from the golden age of big bands/jazz orchestras, and this is a wonderful example of his genius.
one my favourites pieces.
Great Cat Andeson on the stratospheric high registers on trumpet!
El Gato!
Absolute rocking!
Maybe 7 people don't like Duke's conk hairdo? Otherwise no reason to dislike this badboy.
+jasoneducator He just needs Miss Ella singing!
Somewhere, surely, is an obscure jazz number called "Conkin". Gotta be.
This is totally cool. Great song and played in such an understated, yet solidly swinging, way. Everyone in the band knows they can rock the roof off!
good lord, best find in what feels like 10 life times, music has the effect on time in my experience
Great Recording. I love "Kinda Dukish", the Piano piece Duke uses as an intro
What a treat to see this video. Thanx so much. One of my favorite Ellington tunes.
Damn everytime I hear that song that super high 🎺 stratospheric trumpet playing always get to me 😵🤗🤓👏✨
Magic 👏
This tune's the ultimate toe-tapper. Tunes like this are what mage Ellington THE MAN!
how slick, inventive and infectious - can't get enough of it- thanks
Man, I wish I could screech like Cat!
i love this song with everything!
inspired a Richard Thompson version on his Strict Tempo instrumental album...mandolin, mandocello, two acoustic guitars & drums ....paying homage to Ellington's swing ability.
Amazing! Oh, this music makes me feel so aliiive!
Trombone solo is perfect.
Quention Jackson
@pootershnitzel
That's Sam Woodyard who followed Louis Bellson with a similar double bass drum setup. Notice his solid back beat really helps the band groove!
BBC Singing Detective brought me here..
love the master at work
Kinda of Dukish the "Impeccable" Duke Ellington!!! They was Definitely Rockin In Rhythm. 'Je 't aime 'a la folie Duke💖.
My favorite version is from "The Great Paris Concert", Atlantic Records, 1963.
Ellington '55 is great too. Lots of Clark Terry on that album. Flyin' Home is another memorable cut that comes to mind. This rendition stacks up, tho. Just fabulous!
@pootershnitzel That's Sam Woodyard who followed Louis Bellson into the Duke Ellington Orchestra using the same double bass drum set up. Notice how solid he is with the back beat. He is also featured on some wonderful solos in the 50's.
Great under-rated drummer! Perfect for Duke'a band.
Why don't they play this music in the mainstream so they can hear real music with talented musicians?
@BurgSprinta yeah kinda dukish is so sweet. have you heard the alhambra recording of this piece? it's incredible.
Tremendous
Which DVD is this great music from - it would be so nice to have it in the collection?
THANKS :o)
Ellington is forever.
Pretty sire that's Alex Riel on drums.
from what I can tell this gig iearlier than 69 ed Sullivan show, anyone know when & where , is there a release of it in his/their discography?
Woohoo Cat Anderson! :D
Has anyone heard the weather report version of this?
En el minuto 3:31 tocan un fragmento del tema DALLAS DOINGS, de DUKE ELLINGTON
Ellington hits an obvious clam during his piano intro @1:19, and then glances at his right hand fingernails as if they were at fault.
Reportedly this tune was written by Duke for the fan-dancer Sally Rand, who achieved wide acclaim for her highly suggestive performances at the Chicago's World Fair in 1933. In other words, it is very high-tempo strip music.
Forza Panino! #forzapanino
i love 1:32!
Somebody tell the audience to get up and shake it!!!
Certainly don't remember posting that. It's probably Woodyard on drums. Until now, I didn't know who Riel is.
where was this filmed?
It didn't seem like him cause he didn't do the uber high part at the end were he like tongues it lol, that parts amazing and I really liked the trombone solo it was funny, it sounded like the trombone said ya ya ya ya ya ya lol
Genius, was that cat anderson, didn't really sound like it maybe it was leo shepard or someone
It was cat Anderson, you can clearly see his face in the background around the 2 35 min mark
When it is this might be played?
Does anyone has an idea?
4:53 FTW.
I must laugh as today is his birthday
2 people don't know what real jazz is! :P
Bravo
Who is the drummer???
Lol I'm guessing he didn't like his performance. I heard Leo could play a little higher and had better endurance, lol his nickname was leo "the wistler" shepard
All rumors ...no audio recording proofs🎺🤷🏾♂️
2021 June 2nd. The 14 downvotes should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.
who's on drums?
who's on first -Sams on Drums ya'll
The late great Sam Woodyard!
I don't know if he was better because I've heard a few of leo's recordings and cat has a way better tone when he plays above double C and leo doesn't have that good of tone when playing that high
But Leo's intonation was off.
@chrisisstill i think you're kinda missing the point there
You mean the white Danish drummer who was 18 years old when this video was made?
Drummer please Someone here must know
Simply nasty.... DUKE ELLINGTON IS BOSS.