Portrait of Russell Procope, Part I (Podcast #22-006)

Ellington Reflections · May 29, 2022

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“Russell Procope…. a man of dignity and gentility, of clean and gentlemanly appearance. What is more, he became a conscientious, all-around musician, one always to be depended on.”

Duke Ellington, Music is my Mistress

This documentary features interviews of Russell Procope and Cootie Williams

For the Duke Ellington Society of Sweden’s 2021 Ellington Conference, clarinetist Samantha Wright presented an excellent lecture on Duke’s clarinet players. Find it here…