See my MINGUS post from a few weeks back to understand my association with and introduction to jazz. Maybe DUKE ELLINGTON is different because anyone who listens to music should know who he is even if they don't fully appreciate his place - but that doesn't change the fact that the shit is brilliant, you know? He's not just a name though. The Duke is a legend for a reason. There are countless collections labeled "Best Of..." and this is just one of them. Maybe it's not the best, but you should start somewhere. Why not here?
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