Duke Ellington’s Harlem Nocturne: A Symphony Of The City, 1939 (Video)
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Duke Ellington‘s “Mr. Cotton Club” in Harlem connection to “Harlem Nocturne” is a fascinating tale of musical inspiration and cross-pollination in the jazz world. While Ellington didn’t compose “Harlem Nocturne,” his influence on the piece and its creation is undeniable.”Harlem Nocturne” was actually composed in 1939 by Earle Hagen, a trombonist and arranger who played…
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