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Duke Ellington
This programme is not for dedicated jazz fans, who already know Ellington's music in any case. It explores the personality and special talents of Duke Ellington as a great all-round entertainer. Written, arranged and presented by FRANK DIXON with recorded contributions from LEONARD BERNSTEIN , WOODY HERMAN , STAN KENTON , MEL TORME , GERRY MULLIGAN , JACK MCNAMARA , CHARLES MELVILLE and others.
Producer HERBERT SMITH (from Manchester)

Contributors

Presented By:
Frank Dixon
Unknown:
Leonard Bernstein
Unknown:
Woody Herman
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Stan Kenton
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Mel Torme
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Gerry Mulligan
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Jack McNamara
Producer:
Herbert Smith
Source: Radio Times

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