Conductor, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
In the show DUKE ELLINGTON (Episode 206), you will listen to radio broadcasts from late September 1943 and April-May 1944 from the Hurricane restaurant in New York City. The sound quality is sometimes rather poor, but these are unique recordings.
Sound engineer: Willem van Schip. Host: Gerard Meulenberg.
Source:
D.E. : The Treasury Shows, Vol. 18 (2CD set D.E.T.S. Storyville 903 9018)
D.E. : The Treasury Shows, Vol. 25 (2CD set D.E.T.S. Storyville 903 9025)
D.E. : At The Hurricane – Original 1943 Broadcasts, featuring Ben Webster (Storyville 101 8359)
