One work by this composer features the song "Come Sunday", and his band members included double bass virtuoso Jimmy Blanton. This composer's 15-minute "In the Beginning God" is part of the first of three "sacred concerts" he wrote late in life. Members of this bandleader's ensemble included saxophonist Johnny Hodges. His co
One work by this composer features the song "Come Sunday", and his band members included double bass virtuoso Jimmy Blanton. This composer's 15-minute "In the Beginning God" is part of the first of three "sacred concerts" he wrote late in life. Members of this bandleader's ensemble included saxophonist Johnny Hodges. His concert works include the symphony Black, Brown and Beige. This man's band performed songs, including (*) "Chelsea Bridge", that were composed by Billy Strayhorn, as well as "Mood Indigo" and "Sophisticated Lady". For 10 points, name this composer of "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)", a jazz pianist whose band performed "Take the ‘A' Train".
One work by this composer features the song "Come Sunday", and his band members included double bass virtuoso Jimmy Blanton.
Edward Kennedy “Duke” {Ellington}