Conductor, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974).
Today we play the album Midnight in Paris, with recordings from January, February, and June 1962. We also listen to arrangements of French chansons by Ellington-Strayhorn, and various original compositions dedicated to Paris.
Source:
D.E. : All American In Jazz + Midnight In Paris (Essential Jazz Classics EJC55591)
D.E. : Hot Summer Dance (Sony Music: Red Baron AK 48631)
D.E. : All Star Road Band (CBS Special Products AGK 40012)
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