#DukeElllington hashtag - Bluesky

Dr. Dani Sanchez, MFA, PhD (She/Her/They/Them)

@analgesicsleep.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

This CBS special would form the foundations of 2 new Alvin Ailey ballets: “The Mooche” and “Night Creature”.
#LaEsoterica #AlvinAiley #DukeElllington #Jazz #dance

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Dr. Dani Sanchez, MFA, PhD (She/Her/They/Them)

@analgesicsleep.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Towards the end of his life, Duke Ellington became both friends & collaborators w/Alvin Ailey. A fan since his teenage years, Ailey felt it was one of his life’s missions to honor his musical idol esp. in the light of his spring 1974 passing
#LaEsoterica #AlvinAiley #DukeElllington #Jazz #dance

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Dr. Dani Sanchez, MFA, PhD (She/Her/They/Them)

@analgesicsleep.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Excerpts from 1974’s “CBS Special: Ailey Celebrates Ellington” (youtu.be/wSsu-owfz2w?...) featuring dance pieces choreographed by Alvin Ailey in honor of the life and works of Jazz legend Duke Ellington.
#LaEsoterica #AlvinAiley #DukeElllington #Jazz #dance

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@nokomis-lanes.bsky.social

2 months ago

Hit Me with a Hot Note (And Watch Me Bounce) YouTube video by Duke Ellington - Topic

This. Today. This.

#DukeElllington

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