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Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
An unrivalled legend in the history of jazz, Duke Ellington wrote thousands of
popular compositions and helped shape the American swing and big band scene with
his elegant flamboyance. Becoming a huge star while leading the house band at
New York's iconic Cotton Club during the late 1920s, his performances were
broadcast live over the radio to huge audiences but, during the depression era,
the extravagance of his 15-piece ensemble seemed out of place. A stunning
performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1956 re-established the orchestra
and led to their biggest-selling record E...
Mood IndigoDuke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Masterpieces by Ellington
4:00
Come SundayMahalia Jackson and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Black, Brown and Beige
7:58
Sophisticated LadyDuke Ellington and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Masterpieces by Ellington
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Rosemary Clooney and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Blue Rose
2:48
Flamingo
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra and Herb JeffriesPremiered by Ellington
Satin DollDuke Ellington & His Orchestra
Premiered by Ellington
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