My first thought upon seeing this article was that I don't care if the guy was gay, straight, black, white, short, tall, or an alien, he wrote some of the most memorable, interesting, beautiful music of all time. "Satin Doll," "Take the 'A' Train," "Lush Life," I mean REALLY!
After reading the article about the upcoming PBS program on his life, I began to realize that the discrimination he may have faced (actual and/or perceived) may have helped evoke some of that music.
Definitely worth checking out on "Independent Lens" on PBS Feb. 6
 Philadelphia Gay News | Living lushly: Gay jazz great remembered Philadelphia Gay News, PA - An astonishing number of Ellington’s most famous songs — songs that are quintessential jazz and piano bar standards, songs we all know the melodies of even ... |
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