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Duke Ellington at Grinnell College, 1957

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Marc Myers
Jan 29, 2024
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On January 10, 1957, during a snowy Thursday evening, the Duke Ellington Orchestra played a concert at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. The performance was taped by the school with sophisticated gear, and the subsequent LP was released in limited supply. As a result, it has always been a highly sought-after album. [Photo above of Duke Ellington in th…

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