From 1945... originally broadcast from the Cotton Club in NYC... it is Duke Ellington and his Orchestra on "Date With Duke" via the Armed Forces Radio Service. Intro to the track include background on the show and a list of the songs that will be heard. This program was considered to be one of the most popular Jazz/Big Band series on radio mainly because the tremendous talent of Duke Ellington. Listen here or on Itunes or Google Play Music - Search for "Heirloom Radio" Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/heirloomradio and thank you for listening.
