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Mike Zirpolo May 22, 2020 2 COMMENTS

“Drop Me Off in Harlem” (1933) Duke Ellington; and (1984) from the film “The Cotton Club”

“Drop Me Off in Harlem” Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Brunswick on February 16, 1933 in New York. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Arthur Whetsel, first trumpet; [..]

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