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Ivie Anderson, who was the longest serving singer with the band, clocking up some eleven years, can be heard on five of these selections. Her delivery was deceptively simple and she was possessed of a tonal quality equal to the great instrumental soloists around her.
From 1930 to early 1931, with pianist Earl Hines 's band, Anderson performed in a 20-week residency at the Grand Terrace in Chicago, Illinois. In 1931, she became the first full-time vocalist in the Duke Ellington orchestra. [4] Her career for over a decade consisted of touring with Ellington.
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Oct 19, 2021 · Performer: Duke Ellington and his Orchestra; Ivie Anderson Writer: Arthur Johnston; Sam Coslow. RE-ISSUED by Request ; Vocal refrain by. Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Four stylii were used to transfer this record. They are 3.8mil truncated conical, 2.3mil truncated conical, 2.8mil truncated conical, 3.3mil truncated conical.
Ivie or Ivy Marie Anderson was Duke Ellington's first regular female vocalist but was much more than just a singer. Although many sources say she was born in 1905, her birthdate was July 10, 1904. Ivie grew up in Gilroy, California.
Ebony rhapsody: Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Orchestra: Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo: vocalist : Victor: PBS-79211: 10-in. 5/9/1934: Troubled waters: Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Orchestra: Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo: vocalist : Victor: PBS-79212: 10-in. 5/9/1934: My old flame: Ivie Anderson ; Duke Ellington Orchestra
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2001 CD release of "Ebony Rhapsody: The Great Duke Ellington Vocalists" on Discogs.
