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Duke Ellington 1899-1974, composer,arranger,pianist,bandleader.Real name Edward Kennedy Ellington. He wrote great[/s} music and led an orchestra that set standards. Signature tune, "Take the A Train" User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
# Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald This collaboration captures two masters approaching jazz from complementary angles—Ellington's architectural sophistication as composer and arranger meeting Fitzgerald's improvisational purity as a vocalist. What distinguishes the pairing is how it reveals composition and interpretation as equal art forms. Ellington's arrangements create intricate harmonic spaces that Fitzgerald navigates with precision and intimacy, transforming each piece into a dialogue rather than performance. The album demonstrates how restraint and intelligence can deepen rather than constrain expression, offering listeners a sustained exploration of what happens when craft serves musicality. For anyone curious about jazz's possibilities, it's essential listening.
Ella & Duke at the Côte d'Azur (disc 1)
Compact Jazz

Ella at Duke's Place
Jazz Duets the Ultimate Collection, Vol. 5
Jazz Duets the Ultimate Collection, Vol. 3

Ella & Duke at the Côte D'Azur
Ella & Duke at the Côte D'Azur (disc 2)
Ella Fitz. Live - Compact Jazz

The Stockholm Concert 1966
Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur

Ella At Dukes Place
The Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington Cote D'Azur Concerts On Verve