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When Cootie Left the Duke, Pt. III (Podcast #17-011)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Cootie disbanded his big band in 1947. This episode covers the period of 1947 up until 1962, the year Cootie rejoined Ellington.
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