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Harlem Speaks (1932) Listen!
by Duke Ellington
An early swing joyous flag waver with easy chord chaes and ensemble parts that illustrates how much Ellington can do with simple melodies and chord progressions.
Portrait of Mahalia Jackson (1970) Listen!
by Duke Ellington
From the New Orleans Suite, this strong and moving celebrates the queen of gospel through short solos over the simplest of backgrounds
Prelude to a Kiss (1957) Listen!
by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn's sophisticated arrangement for Johnny Hodges of the classic Duke Ellington ballad.
A good change to focus on musical issues, since there are no technical challenges .
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Every Day (I Have the Blues) (1955) Listen!
by Memphis Slim and Ernie Wilkins
Ernie's Wilkins classic blues vocal arrangement for Joe Williams that put the Basie band back on the top of the record charts.
Swingin' The Blues (1938) Listen!
by Count Basie and Eddie Durham
Eddie's Durham's riff-bassed Kansas City stlye blues from the Old Testament Basie band. Like the title says: Swingin'!
Tipping on the Q.T. (1952) Listen!
by Buck Clayton
Buck Clayton's medium tempo swinger that bridged the gap between the Old and New Testament Basie eras.
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