Duke Ellington – Germany ’59 6/7 [Cat Anderson's "El Gato"]

El Gato

Solos: Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Andres Merenguito, Ray Nance

Duke Ellington and his Orchestra:

Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Andres Merenguito, Ray Nance – trumpets
Britt Woodman, Quentin J

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – Kinda Dukish

In the early 1960s five jazz films were commissioned by a corporate sponsor — one of which featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

This piece is a showcase for Ellington’s great early-60s rhythm sect

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Johnny Hodges (Alto Sax)

The Duke Ellington hit Don’t Get Around Much Anymore with the great Johnny Hodges on alto sax, Berlin, 8th, November, 1969.

Duke Ellington – Satin Doll

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra performing Satin Doll

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – Take the “A” Train

In the early 1960s five jazz films were commissioned by a corporate sponsor — one of which featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

The Ellington program opened with “Take the ‘A’ Train,” with Ray Nan

The Mooche – Duke Ellington and his Orchestra

Here’s another Duke Song. Enjoy!

mood indigo – Duke Ellington

The great Duke and his orchestra. Sorry but after Jimmy Hamilton’s playing everyone else should quit (including our friend kenny… no…just kidding!)
P.S: U can check the other version I’d posted to

Duke Ellington – C Jam Blues (1942)

A 1942 recording of C Jam Blues beformed by Duke Ellington and a collection of other Jazz giants in a famous recording called “Jam Session”.

Other artist included Barney Bigard, Sonny Greer, Ray Nanc

Duke Ellington: Take The “A” Train

Duke Ellington: Take The “A” Train

Duke Ellington – Satin Doll

The Duke Ellington Orchestra playing Satin Doll