Exclusively Duke Ellington

It's a bold move: a radio station dedicated entirely to one artist. But Duke Ellington's catalog is vast enough to sustain a 24/7 channel. This UAE-based station pulls from the Duke's fifty-year career, from the Cotton Club days to his sacred concerts. You'll hear the familiar hits ('It Don't Mean a Thing') alongside deep cuts like 'The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse'. The programming never repeats too quickly, with themed blocks that showcase different periods. It's not background music, this demands attention. But that's the point. For fans of big band, swing, and orchestral jazz, it's a treasure tro…