Duke Ellington says:I wrote "Black Beauty" for the finest dancer in Harlem, Miss Florence Mills, who died suddenly in 1927 at the age of 32. It was a huge loss for all of us. She was one of the greatest performers of my time, and her haunting beauty will be forever memorialized in this song. Here's a great picture of her too.
Flaming Youth jazz, big band, standards Now if you want to know how much fun we had in the Roaring 20's, just listen to this song. It bounces all around you...
Tiger Rag jazz, standards, swing/big band, ragtime Calling all you musicians out there! I'd like to see you keep up with this one! We were faster than a rocket. You might get...
I Must Have That Man jazz, swing/big band Another Cotton Club gem, circa 1928. I love this arrangement, especially the horns. We did this one when that "wah wah" sound was becoming popular....
Bandana Babies jazz, swing/big band This song was originally spelled "Bandanna Babies" when it was recorded in 1928. Sung by Adelaide Hall for our show at The Cotton Club, this...
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