Orchestra conductor, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974) part 26.
In 1963, his orchestra released a 12-part suite entitled Afro Bossa, based on musical traditions from Africa and South America. After that we follow up with rare recordings by the Ellington piano trio from 1953.
sources on CD:
D.E. Afro Bossa (Reprise 8122-79712-3)
D.E. The Piano Sessions (Lonehill Jazz 10369)
