Duke Ellington

ABand Call
BIsle of Capri

Label: Capitol
Catalogue number: 14132
Genre: Jazz
Condition: Good
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #21706

Duke Ellington's orchestra with Band Call and Isle of Capri on Capitol 14132.

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