Portrait of Russell Procope, Part II (Podcast #22-007)

Ellington Reflections · Jun 29, 2022

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“I enjoyed every day I was a member of the Ellington band even though it was grueling trying to keep up with Duke. I knew I was a part of something that was very special, something that would never die. But the biggest joy I had, and I think the other musicians had too was the music. Duke constantly surprised me. Musically, I could never predict what was going on in Duke’s head.”

Russell Procope, Swing and Beyond

Russell Procope’s alto saxophone solo on “Jump for Joy.&#8221…