This appears to be a duplicate or continuation entry for Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, emphasizing the collective nature of Ellington's musical organization. Duke Ellington's orchestra was not just a backing band but an essential part of his creative process. Ellington wrote specifically for his musicians, using their unique sounds and personalities as part of his compositional palette. The orchestra featured some of jazz's greatest musicians including Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, and many others. Ellington's ability to maintain his orchestra for over 50 years, through economic challenges and changing musical fashions, demonstrated his leadership and the band's musical excellence. The orchestra continued briefly after Ellington's death under his son Mercer's leadership. Ellington and His Orchestra represent jazz as a collective art form at the highest level.

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Duke Ellington His Most Important Second War Concert Italian vinyl LP album record AR/LP/12024 Ariston 1970

DUKE ELLINGTON His Most Important Second War Concert (1970 Italian 9-track LP featuring a broadcast recorded live at Carnegie Hall on December 11th 1943 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little general shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing & the vinyl remains near as new AR/LP/12024) Track Listing: The Star Spangled Banner Take The A Train Moon Mist Tea For Two Honeysuckle Rose Ring Dem Bells Ellington Medley Do Nothing Til you Hear From Me Black & Tan Fantasy
£14.00 used