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The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991947 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. Paul gonsalves 27chorus tenor solo on diminuendo in blue and crescendo in blue practically started a riot at newport and made headlines around the world. This is a columbia ellington date just before the label, apparently totally unexpectedly, ended its relation with duke ellington, who then went to sinatras reprise label, where he was not given the welcome of which he seemed clearly deserving sinatra would record with him only oncein 1968on a date that is among the least ellingtonian of all of duke s recordings. Facts about duke ellington inform the readers with the american composer, bandleader and pianist. Transpose printable composition or download, save solo guitar tab pdf.
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