The rise of swing and jazz's sophisticated impressionism starts with Duke Ellington. His first recordings were with Wilbur Sweatman and His Acme Syncopators in August 1924. His first leadership 78 was recorded in November of that year, billed as the Washingtonians. His first Columbia record came in March 1927, with East St. Louis Toodle-oo becoming a #1…
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