Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974.)Now I wonder why I picked a tune specifically written for Cootie Williams and his cornet?#dapimusic #mymusichangout #bigbandmusic #jazz #DukeEllington #composer #pianist #bandleader #GrammyAwards #PresidentialMedalofFreedom #PulitzerPrize #GrammyHallofFame #LegionofHonor #BigBandandJazzHallofFame #SongwritersHallofFame #bornonthisday #bornonthisdate
10 years ago
Legoairborne101
I have to say, pretty indifferent to that main melody, but by that second half I am really digging it. The Duke never fails.