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1999 marked the centenary of Duke Ellington's birth. For many artists this was the reason to pay tribute to this pianist / composer and orchestra leader. A one-time meeting with Duke Ellington on a flight to New Orleans was for Dr. John claims to be the source of inspiration for Duke Elegant. On this album he plays and sings well-known and less known Ellington compositions including It Don't Mean… A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Perdido, Satin Doll and Mood Indigo, which he uses with his own bluesy boogie-woogie sound and then unexpectedly funky with instrumental tracks like Things Ain't What They Used To Be and Caravan. (CK)more
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