Aug 20, 2025
It doesn’t mean a thing (if it hasn’t got that swing) | Ça ne veut rien dire (s’il n’a pas ce swing)
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It doesn’t mean a thing (if it hasn’t got that swing) | Ça ne veut rien dire (s’il n’a pas ce swing)
Bubber Miley was an American jazz trumpet & cornet player.
1927 - Black and Tan Fantasy (Duke Ellington & Bubber Miley)
The Beginning of Duke Ellington's Trumpet Section
Scott Yanow’s wonderful journey in the Syncopated Times of the brilliant and unique stylings of the Ellington band’s trumpet section is a source of great insight, not only on the musicians themselves, but on Duke’s knack of finding the right player for his individualistic ensemble.
-Scott Wenzel
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Song: “Lil’ Farina” Performed by: Duke Ellington & His Washingtonians (Featuring Bubber Miley) Champion Record: 15120 B Matrix # X191 Recorded: June 21, 1926 Gennett's East 37th Street offices, New York
Bubber Miley: el trompetista que dio voz oscura al jazz de los años veinte
NPR A Blog Supreme
Duke's Men Step to the Front
NPR’s Blog Supreme casts some light on the musicians Duke Ellington had consistently featured throughout the years.
-Scott Wenzel
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One of my favorite jazz compositions (if not my favorite).
(Composed by Duke Ellington and James "Bubber" Miley)
