AS Music: 1920s-1960s Jazz

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A couple of fascinating videos:

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra: It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing. It's not your set work but it's a fantastic video and gives you a flavour of the Duke Ellington sound.



Miles Davis performing So What live in 1958. This clip is available on two different DVDs: Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound and also Jazz Masters: Vintage Collection.

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