"Harlem River Quiver," Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (1928)
"Harlem River Quiver," Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (1928)
New World Radio is a breathtaking piece. The radio had an unbelievable influence on jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. Duke Ellington was very fortunate to not only perform at The Cotton Club six nights...
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New World Radio is a breathtaking piece. The radio had an unbelievable influence on jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. Duke Ellington was very fortunate to not only perform at The Cotton Club six nights a week, but also broadcast nationwide via the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). “Harlem River Quiver” features the Ellington Orchestra during their tenure at The Cotton Club from 1927 to 1931. Text by James Saltzman, Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
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- New World Radio Radio
- catalin (thermosetting plastic), metal, textile materials.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2011-44-1
- This object was made by Colonial Radio Corporation.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 12 images and 1 video of this object.
