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Duke Ellington

BBC Radio 3
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2: The Band Leader
The Duke always had an orchestra made up of soloists and his success was due to his skill in providing the right conditions to bring out the improvising talents of his instrumentalists. These included BUBBER MILEY , COOTIE WILLIAMS ,
CLARK TERRY , TRICKY SAM NANTON and BARNEY BIGARD records

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Unknown:
Bubber Miley
Unknown:
Cootie Williams
Unknown:
Clark Terry
Source: Radio Times

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