duke ellington and his orchestra 1947 1948 cd comp 1985 Einleitung: Largo

Einleitung: Largo

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duke ellington and his orchestra 1947 1948 cd comp 1985 Einleitung: LargoSymbolic image for the detailed description and condition, please read the Item Details below. These 1947 1948 recordings capture Duke Ellington's orchestra at its zenith: a perfectly calibrated ensemble of musicians that combined American jazz traditions with sophisticated European harmonic language. Ellington's compositional and arranging genius shaped how a big band could move with precision and grace. Featured soloistsJohnny Hodges, Ben Webster,