These recordings by Duke Ellington from 1937-39 emphasize his unique place in the history of jazz. On the eve of the Swing Era, they open with a solo piano piece. Ellington introduces it as "Swing ...
Title from illustrated title page on publisher's folder. Illustrated title page, signed "LOX" or "LAX" (David Lax?), includes a inset portrait of Duke Ellington (from a photograph) on a background ...