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Tag Archives: Johnny Mercer
Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part I (Podcast #24-002)
Mercer Ellington, son of Duke Ellington, is an underrated contributor to the world of Ellingtonia. Continue reading
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Tagged concerts, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jazz, Johnny Hodges, Johnny Mercer, Mercer Ellington, music, news, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer
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When Cootie Left the Duke, Pt. II (Podcast #17-010)
Cootie Williams starts his own big band after a year long stint with Benny Goodman.
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Tagged 'Round Midnight, Apollo Theater, Benny Goodman, Bob Merrill, Bud Powell, Bunny Berigan, Butch Ballard, Charlie Parker, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Epistrophy, growl, Harold "Money" Johnson, Jazz, Jazz Podcast, Joe Guy, Johnny Mercer, Mary Lou Williams, Pearl Bailey, plunger, Pointer Sisters, Sam "The Man" Taylor, Savoy Ballroom, Thelonious Monk, Willis "Gator" Jackson
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