Duke Ellington

ABC Treasury

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Hear Duke Ellington and his orchestra in a broadcast identified as part of the ABC Treasury. Ellington’s music brings together the distinctive colors of a jazz big band, with ensemble passages and solo performances shaped by his elegant, inventive style.

The program offers a snapshot of Ellington’s work as a bandleader and composer in a radio setting. The focus is on the orchestra and its music, making this a listening experience for fans of classic big-band jazz and Ellington’s richly varied sound.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.