Conductor, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
The programme Duke Ellington (episode 173) features studio recordings from February 1958 with essential parts for gospel singer Mahalia Jackson and some gospel and religiously-coloured compositions from Ellington’s three Sacred Concerts from approx. 1965, 1968 and 1963.
Source:
D.E. : Black, Brown And Beige – Featuring Mahalia Jackson (Columbia/Legacy CK65566)
D.E. : Concert Of Sacred Music (RCA 74321 32334 2)
D.E. : Second Sacred Concert (Prestige PCD-24045-2)
D.E. : Third Sacred Concert – The Majesty of God (RCA Victor APL1-0785)
