A Date with the Duke

Blue Is the Night

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English · Music, Radio

A Date with the Duke is a radio program centered on the music of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. The title presents a musical date with Ellington, offering listeners a chance to hear the band’s distinctive sound in a broadcast setting.

Ellington’s music blends jazz ensemble playing, memorable melodies, and carefully shaped arrangements. The orchestra’s changing colors and rhythmic drive give the program its character, with the music taking center stage.

For listeners drawn to big-band jazz, this broadcast offers an inviting opportunity to hear Duke Ellington’s orchestra in performance. Its appeal lies in the band’s expressive sound and the musical personality that made Ellington a defining figure in jazz.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.