Orchestra leader, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974), part 58. This hour centres around Ellington as pianist. First with bass player Charlie Mingus and drummer Max Roach, from 1962, then duets with Billy Strayhorn from 1950, and to conclude unique recordings from 1932, 1947 and 1950.
Sources:
D.E.: Money Jungle (Blue Note Rec. 7243 5 38227 2 9)
D.E.: Great Times ! Piano Duets (Riverside OJCCD 108 2)
D.E.: At The Piano 1928-1954 (Jazz Masters CABU 525)
