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Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
Discogs James Edward “Duke” Ellington was the most American, most versatile of all jazz composers. Bron in 1899 he was called Duke by his friends because of his noble stance. He grew in the thirties to stardom with his creative orchestrations and compositions. He led his own big band from 1923 to the end of…
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Wheels turn beneath my feet II
Discogs Just two weeks ago I was visiting London for a couple of days. From Amsterdam it is easy to do by train, really a delightful trip. It was a bit cold, but what can you expect in November. Drizzly rain made way for a shy watery sun, and all came with a rather cold…
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At the Royal Albert Hall
Discogs This live album is a release from 2022, together with a 40 minute movie on Netflix (not in the Netherlands, alas) about the concert. The recordings themselves had taken place on the date advertised on the cover, finding John Fogerty’s band at the height of their power. The British competitors had split up, leaving…