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Musical Interlude: It’s Got That Swing | Live Long and Prosper

Musical Interlude: It’s Got That Swing | Live Long and Prosper
Musical Interlude: It’s Got That Swing



Edited from original post of April 29, 2016.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUKE!

Duke Ellington and his orchestra, with Louis Armstrong on the Ed Sullivan Show, 1961…

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born to two musicians on April 29, 1899.

He began his musical career — starting piano lessons — at the age of 7. At 15 he wrote his first song (1914)…and spent the next 60 years writing and playing music.

During my “big band phase” Ellington was one of my favorites.

Check out the bios below…

NOW, THE GOOD PART

Here are some good ones…Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. CONTINUE READING: Musical Interlude: It’s Got That Swing | Live Long and Prosper