World premiere of Duke Ellington’s Queens Suite

Title

World premiere of Duke Ellington’s Queens Suite

Genre

Interview

TX Date

21 Jan 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:51

Description

American saxophonist Bob Wilber speaks to Keith Howell about leading his jazz orchestra in the world premiere performance of the late Duke Ellington’s composition, The Queen’s Suite - initially intended to be for royal ears only. Princess Anne, the Princess Royal will be attending the special charity concert at the Royal Festival Hall on Monday evening.

Contributors

Keith Howell; Bob Wilber

Keywords

Musicians; Music; Royal family; Royalty; Princess Anne; Jazz; Orchestras; Royal Festival Hall; Duke Ellington; Carnegie Hall

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