Conductor, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
In episode 152 of the DUKE ELLINGTON programme, Ellington the pianist plays a leading role, more specifically, his terse piano intros. The recordings date from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s of the previous century.
Source:
D.E. : Unknown Session (Columbia 472084 2)
D.E. : The Great Paris Concert (Atlantic Jazz 304-2)
D.E. : The Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington Côte d’Azur Concerts (8 CD-Box, Verve 314 539 033-2)
D.E. : The 1936-1940 Variety, Vocalion and OKEH Small Group Sessions (Mosaic MD7-235)
D.E. : Blues In Orbit (Columbia/Legacy CK 87041)
D.E. : And His Cotton Club Orchestra: Jungle Nights in Harlem (1927-1932) (RCA/Bluebird ND82499)
D.E. : Duke Ellington’s 70th Birthday Concert (2CD-set Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32746 2 8)
