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Duke Ellington: Harlem Airshaft
Julian Joseph is joined by Brian Priestley for another edition of their occasional, chronological survey of the music of composer, pianist and band leader Duke Ellington. Tod ay they focus on the 1940s and classic recordings such as MrJB
Blues, a duet with bassist Jimmie Blanton , Cotton Tail with tenor saxophonist
Ben Webster , and Passion Flower, a ballad by Ellington's writing partner Billy Strayhorn , featuring alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges.

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian Joseph
Unknown:
Brian Priestley
Leader:
Duke Ellington.
Bassist:
Jimmie Blanton
Unknown:
Ben Webster
Unknown:
Billy Strayhorn
Unknown:
Johnny Hodges.
Source: Radio Times

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