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Plays Duke, part II: Contemporary Covers of Ellingtonia from the Swing Era

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Duke Ellington always said his orchestra was his instrument, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra was at the peak of its power and popularity in the 1930s and 40s. Many famous Ellington masterpieces were penned during this era; "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me," "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good,""Sophisticated Lady," I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart" and "Warm Valley" are just a few of these immortal tunes.

In this hour, you'll hear interpretations from Milt Jackson, The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Ellis Larkins, The Three Cohens, Stan Getz, Jessica Williams and World Saxophone Quartet.

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