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Thursday, 15 April 2010

Isfahan by Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington

Sarah R likes this version of Ellington and Hodges doing Isfahan on BBC 625 and it does have an exotic feel to it. It's from his Far Eastern Suite.
Strangely that, although it was recorded maybe 40 plus years ago, I can remember seeing it because of  Duke holding the music up for Hodges to read. 
Thank you Sarah.
I looked out of the window, at your suggestion but didn't see any Icelandic 'Lavender Mist' - to quote another Ducal piece.
I think I'm about to sneeze.
Lance.
at 18:59

1 comments; click to add more:

  1. Hahaha. The Lavender Mist connection I didn't spot till now. Thank you Lance.

    Everytime I think Hodges supresses giggles as Duke holds that sheet. It's very moving seeing them like that.

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