“Introduction – Nutcracker Suite” (1960) Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn with Paul Gonsalves, Booty Wood and Ray Nance – Swing Meets “The Nutckacker” – Part Two
“Introduction – Nutcracker Suite” Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra on May 26, 1960 in Los Angeles. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Eddie Mullins, Andres Meringuito, Willie [..]
