Tag: Duke Ellington

Danny Elfman traces his taste in music for Amoeba’s “What’s In My Bag?” series

Danny Elfman traces his taste in music for Amoeba’s “What’s In My Bag?” series

The latest installment in Amoeba Music’s “What’s In My Bag?” video series finds Danny Elfman offering a tour through the evolution of his musical tastes.

Free MP3: Joe Jackson and Iggy Pop, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)’

Free MP3: Joe Jackson and Iggy Pop, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)’

Joe Jackson returns this week with a tribute to legendary jazzman Duke Ellington, an album called ‘The Duke’ that features guest turns by the likes of Iggy Pop, The Roots’ ?uestlove, Steve Vai and Sharon Jones, among others. Download a free MP3 of Jackson’s duet with Pop on ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).’

Joe Jackson celebrates Duke Ellington on ‘The Duke’ CD, tour — check out first track

Joe Jackson celebrates Duke Ellington on ‘The Duke’ CD, tour — check out first track

Joe Jackson is tipping his hat to jazz legend Duke Ellington this summer with a new album called ‘The Duke’ — featuring guest turns by the likes of Iggy Pop, The Roots’ ?uestlove, Steve Vai and Sharon Jones, among others — to be followed by a 14-date U.S. tour this fall featuring his “Bigger Band.”