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Jazz Greats

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The second of eight programmes in which Les Tomkins explores the greats who made jazz.
The Duke Ellington Story. From soda jerk to world renowned band leader -
Duke Ellington talks about his first ever composition, his use of the orchestra and his sacred music, including a rare chance to hear part of Zajj's Dream from Ellington's early television history of jazz. A Rying Dutchman Company production

Contributors

Unknown:
Les Tomkins
Talks:
Duke Ellington
Source: Radio Times

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