Happy birthday Duke Ellington!

I discovered the Duke listening to my parents' 78s when I was a kid. I have loved him ever since.

Here are two of my favorite pieces: Take the A train and It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing). Enjoy!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHRbEhLj540]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg]