Conductor, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974) part 42. Today recordings from the Ellington orchestra from 1940-1942, also known as the Blanton-Webster band, because of the young virtuoso bassist Jimmy Blanton and tenor saxophonist Ben Webster who joined the orchestra during this period.
Source:
Duke Ellington: Highlights of the Great 1940-1942 Band
(Avid AMSC 1143 2 CD)
