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Duke Ellington's Small Groups
In the 1930s, Duke Ellington encouraged his star sidemen - stars like Johnny Hodges and Cootie Williams - to record on their own, and their small group sessions form a rich addition to the Ellington canon. Geoffrey Smith selects some gems.
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Sun 18 Feb 2018
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