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The Washingtonians
12+ albums
grindcorejazzhardcoredixielandCrust
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The Washingtonians grew out of a band led by banjoist Elmer Snowden in the early ‘20s; later in the decade it evolved into the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Snowden's band included saxophonist Otto Hardwicke and trumpeter Arthur Whetsol. The group performed in Washington D.C. and Atlantic City before moving to New York in 1923; Ellington, trombonist Charlie Irvis and drummer Sonny Greer came aboard, and Bubber Miley replaced Whetsol (Whetsol would return in 1928 after the instrumentation had been expanded). The band became known as the Washingtonians in 1923. Snowden left the group in March 1924 to join the Broadway Jones Band, and Ellington assumed leadership. Snowden returned to the Washingtonians later that year, but Ellington remained in charge. From 1923 until 1927 the band was in residence at the Hollywood Club (renamed the Kentucky Club in 1924). The name "Washingtonians" was seldom used after the band's 1927 move to the Cotton Club, although it did appear on recordings until 1929. #Washingtonians are a French crust hardcore band with grind elements influenced by the likes of Napalm Death. Washingtonians combine these 3 genres into an effective tight sound that is relentless, but maintains raw aggression and still manages to convey their message to the listener. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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Ken Burns Jazz: Duke Ellington
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Ken Burns Jazz-Duke Ellington
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Duke Ellington's Finest Hour
The Ultimate Jazz Archive
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Roaring 20's Revue Vol. 1
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The Best Of Early Ellington
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Early Ellington: The Complete Brunswick and Vocalion Recordings 1926-1931
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The Essential Duke Ellington
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Black and Tan Fantasy (Complete American Decca Recordings 1926 -1928)
The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 (1917-1927)
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The History Of Jazz Vol. 1 (Jazz Club)
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Ken Burns Jazz (3 Pak Cube) - Louis Armstrong/ Duke Ellington/ Benny Goodman