The spotlight of this post shines on Duke Ellington, as we watch performances of two of Ellington's best-known compositions, "Perdido" and "Caravan," featuring solos by two of my favorite drummers, Sam Woodyard and "Papa" Jo Jones.
First, Duke Ellington, Willie "The Lion" Smith, and Billy Taylor create a rollicking piano trio version of Ellington's "Perdido."
Next, the classic, and infamous, performance of "Perdido" by the Ellington Orchestra where tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves passed out on stage and couldn't be revived. Great solo by long-time Ellington drummer Sam Woodyard.
Finally, "Caravan" featuring drummer "Papa" Jo Jones, Harry "Sweets" Edison on trumpet, Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Sir Charles Thompson on piano, and Jimmy Woode on bass. You'll note that Woodyard and Jones incorporate the toms into their solos in a similar fashion.
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