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Old 09-23-2011, 02:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yes, I agree.
Another tidbit (I have his autobiography) is that even though Duke had several chances to romance and marry starlets and women of nobleness, he refused saying that it would never be fair to the person because his true love is music.

I think the world of Duke Ellington!

Duke Ellington Prelude To A Kiss - YouTube
Johnny Hodges out does himself on this! Heart Wrenching!
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