Swing into Spring

Enjoy this series of intimate videos celebrating the works of Duke Ellington.

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Just Squeeze Me (1941)

by Duke Ellington; lyrics by Lee Gains

In a Mellow Tone (1939)

by Duke Ellington; lyrics by Milt Gabler

(In My) Solitude (1934)

by Duke Ellington; lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills

Caravan (1936)

by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol; lyrics by Irving Mills

I’m Beginning to See the Light (1944)

by Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, and Harry James; lyrics by Don George

FEDERAL WAY SYMPHONY PRESENTS: “SWING INTO SPRING”

Conceived and Directed by Todd Zimberg and Lonnie Mardis

Todd Zimberg, Drums

Lonnie Mardis, Guitar

Maggie Laird, Vocals/Melodica

Michael Gotz, Piano

Todd Gowers, Bass

Yaw Amponsah, Percussion

 

Recorded safely on location at the Vashon Center for the Arts

 

Orchesterwart

Kirby Luther

 

Production

ProLumina

Allison Borgida

 

Images

ajari