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http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents Billy Taylor playing Duke Ellington's Perdido along with the Master himself, and piano legend Willie the Lion Smith, from a 1969 tv celebration of Billy's birthday.
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A 1942 recording of C Jam Blues beformed by Duke Ellington and a collection of other Jazz giants in a famous recording called "Jam Session".
Other artist included Barney Bigard, Sonny Greer, Ray Nance, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton, Rex Stewart, and Ben Webster.
Use this link to open my Jazz Giants library playlist. http://www.youtube.c om/cp/vjVQa1PpcFNgJP mAJf6QfSRPBzZb7Pq9-6 EUdGs6FKg=
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The great Duke and his orchestra. Sorry but after Jimmy Hamilton's playing everyone else should quit(including our friend kenny... no...just kidding!)
P.S: U can check the other version I'd posted too.
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This is an exceptional showcase recording of Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra, made for Victor on April 13th, 1929. It recreates the atmosphere of a real concert situation at the Cotton Club. The band plays a medley, including:
1. Cotton Club Stomp
2. Misty Morning
3. Goin' To Town
4. Freeze And Melt