🎶 Duke Ellington — Newport 1956: Opening Live Performance

Genre: Big Band, Swing, Jazz
Performers: Duke Ellington (piano), Paul Gonsalves (tenor sax), Johnny Hodges (alto sax), Harry Carney (baritone sax), Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet/saxophone), full brass and woodwind section

Description:
Duke sits at the piano and begins to play, while the saxophonists join in one by one, showcasing their skill. Gradually, the full orchestra comes in, and the audience applauds, creating the vibrant atmosphere of the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival.

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