Duke Ellington
Biography & Bibliography

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Ellington, Duke (p) * real name: Edward Kennedy Ellington; born: 29.Apr.1899, Washington/DC; died: 24.May 1974, New York

Lexikon: Leonard Feather: The New Yearbook  of Jazz [1958]; Leonard Feather: Encyclopediaof Jazz [1960]; Bill Lee: People in Jazz [1984]; Ian Carr, Digby Fairweather, Brian Priestley: Jazz. The Essential Companion [1987]; New Grove Dictionary of Jazz [1988]; Martin Kunzler: ro-ro-ro Jazz-Lexikon [1988]; Carlo Bohlaender, Karl-Heinz Holler, Christian Pfarr: Reclams Jazzfuehrer [1989]; John Chilton: Who's Who of Jazz [1989]; Philippe Carles, André Clergeat, Jean-Louis Comolli: Dictionnaire du Jazz [1988,1995]

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  • NN (ed.): World's Greatest Jazz Piano Solos, New York o.J. [sheet music], p. 12-13 (T: piano solo arrangement of "Satin Doll") 
  • NN: The Genius of the Jazz Giants, Los Angeles o.J. [sheet music] (T: piano solo arrangement by Earl Hines of "Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me" [p. 80-81]; "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" [p. 82-83])

1923:

  • Abel Green: The Washingtonians. First New York Reviews, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 21-22 (C; Reprint, from: Clipper, 23.Nov.1923)

1925:

  • NN: Reviews from the Kentucky Club, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 22-24 (C; Reprint, from: Variety, 1.Apr.1925; Billboard, 5.Dec.1925)

1927:

  • Kay O'Hare: Piping Hot Show Served in New Cotton Club Revue, in: Steven Lasker: A Cotton Club Miscellany, [no place] 2002 [book: privately published], p. 4-5 (C; reprint, from The Morning Telegraph, 6.Dec.1927)
  • R.D. Darrell: Criticism in the Phonograh Monthly Review, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 33-40 (R; Reprint, from: Phonograph Monthly Review, 1927-1931) 
  • Dave Peyton: The Washingtonians "Set New England Dance Crazy", in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 24-28 (F; Reprint, from: Chicago Defender, 27.Aug.1927) 
  • Abel Gren: First Cotton Club Review, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 31-32 (C; Reprint, from: Variety, 7.Dec.1927)

1928:

  • NN: 5,000 Try to Hear "Battle of Jazz" at the Savoy Ballroom, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 16 (C; reprint, from 1928)

1929:

  • Abbe Niles: Ballads, Songs and Snatches. On Ellington, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 40-41 (F; Reprint, from: The Bookman, Jan.1929)

1930:Duke Ellington

  • Jacques Fray: Duke Ellington, in: Documents, #6 (1930), p. 370-371 (F); Reprint, in: Denis-Constant Martin & Olivier Roueff: La France du Jazz. Musique, modernité et identité dans la première moitié du XXe siècle, Marseille 2002 [book: Editions Parenthèses], p. 292-293 (F)
  • NN: "Black and Tan" a Vivid Musical. Talking Drama Brings Duke Ellington and Band to Screen, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 29 (short F; reprint, from 1930)
  • NN: Country's Greatest Jazz Band to Appear for Lone Engagement. Sell Hall Secures Contract Appearance of Famous Cotton Club Orchestra at Pythian Temple, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 37 (F; reprint, from 1930)
  • NN: Duke Ellington Composes Cotton Club Score, in: Steven Lasker: A Cotton Club Miscellany, [no place] 2002 [book: privately published], p. 18 (C; reprint, from Chicago Defender, 22.Mar.1930)
  • NN: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, in: Bulletin du HCF, #449 (Jul.1996), p. 25 (advertisment; Reprint, from: Variety, 2.Apr.1930)
  • NN: Duke Ellington to Make National Tour, in: Steven Lasker: A Cotton Club Miscellany, [no place] 2002 [book: privately published], p. 18-19 (F; reprint, from Chicago Defender, 28.Jun.1930)
  • NN: Duke's Music for Amos 'n' Andy, in: Allon Schoener (ed.): Harlem on My Mind. Cultural Capitol of Black America 1900-1978, New York 1979 [book], p. 130-131 (F; Reprint, from: Amsterdam News, 9.Jul.1930)
  • Florence Zunser: 'Opera Must Die,' Says Galli-Curci! Long Live the Blues, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 44-45 (F/I; Reprint, from: New York Evening Graphic Magazine, 27.Dec.1930)
  • Janet Mabie: Ellington's 'Mood Indigo'. Harlem's 'Duke' Seeks to Express His Race, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 41-, p. 41-43 (F/I); Reprint, from: Christian Science Monitor, 13.Dec.1930)

1931:

  • NN: Harlem Asking Itself, Why is Duke Leaving the Cotton Club? Say Duke was underrated; Lots of gossip. Harlem's Tongues Buzzing with Reports of Fancied Gaiety, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 45 (F; reprint, from 1931)
  • Duke Ellington: The Duke Steps Out, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 46-50 ("I"/A; Reprint, from: Rhythm, Mar.1931)
  • Archie Bell: Ellington Orchestra and Singer Make Hit / Duke Ellington's Orchestra Draws Big Crowds, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 50-54 (C; Reprint, from: Cleveland News, 6.Jul.1931 + 8. Jul.1931)
  • Chester Nerges: Introducing Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra, in: Steven Lasker: A Cotton Club Miscellany, [no place] 2002 [book: privately published], p. 19-27 (F; reprint, from Chicago Defender, 25.Jul.1931, 1.Aug.1931, 8.Aug.1931, 15.Aug.1931, 22.Aug.1931)
  • Floyd G. Snelson: Story of Duke Ellington's Rise to Kingship of Jazz Reads Like Fiction..., in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 54-56 (F; Reprint, from: Pittsburgh Courier, 19.Dec.1931)

1932:

  • NN: Duke Ellington, Orpheum, Los Angeles, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 57 (C; reprint, from 1932)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Orpheum, San Francisco, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 56 (C; reprint, from 1932)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Palace, Chicago, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 62 (C; reprint, from 1932)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Paramount, N.Y., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 58 (C; reprint, from 1932)
  • R.D. Darrell: Black Beauty, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 61-65 (F/A/R; Reprint, from: disques, Jun.1932)
  • W.H.: Kunst. Duke Ellington, in: Hans E. Wijnberg & Guido van Rijn (Hgg.): Jazz op het Kennemer, Overveen 1995 [book], p. 22-23 (F; Reprint, from: De Lyceumkrant, 10/2 (Oct.1932), p. 15-16)

1933:

  • NN: Duke Ellington, Palladium, London, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 82 (C; reprint, from: Variety, 1933)
  • Wilder Hobson: Duke Ellington, in: Ralph de Toledano (ed.): Frontiers of Jazz, New York 1947 [book: Oliver Durrell]; reprint: London 1966 [book: The Jazz Book Club & Frederick Ungar Publishing Co.], p. 137-147 (F; Reprint, from: Fortune, Aug.1933); reprint, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 93-98 (F)
  • NN: Duke Ellington's Band Arrives June 8th. "Melody Maker" Concert for Musicians, June 18th, in: Jerry's Rhythm Rag, #4 (Fall 1993), p. 22-23 (F; Reprint, from Melody Maker, May 1933); reprint, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 79 (F)
  • Spike Hughes: The Duke - In Person, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 69-72 (C; Reprint, from: Melody Maker, May 1933); excrepted reprint, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 75 (F)
  • NN: Radio Reports. (On the Air in London), in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 78-79 (C; Reprint, from: Melody Maker, 24.Jun.1933)
  • NN: The Duke at the Palladium, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 75-78 (C; Reprint, from: Melody Maker, 17.Jun.1933); excerpted reprint, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 83 (C)
  • Spike Hughes: Meet the Duke!, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 72-75 (F; Reprint, from: Daily Herald, 13.Jun.1933)
  • NN: Duke Ellington Defends His Music, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 80-81 (I; Reprint, from: Sunday Post, Jul.1933)
  • Duke Ellington: My Hunt for Song Titles, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 87-89 ("I"; Reprint, from: Rhythm, Aug.1933)
  • H.A. Overstreet: Touching Tomorrow's Frontiers is Duke Ellington's Music. The "Secret" of the Ellington Orchestra, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 98-102 (F; Reprint, from: Metronome, Oct.1933)
  • NN: Kunst/Muziek. Nieuwe Muziek. Duke Ellington and his famous orchestra te Scheveningen, in: Hans E. Wijnberg & Guido van Rijn (Hgg.): Jazz op het Kennemer, Overveen 1995 [book], p. 34-35 (F/C; Reprint, from: De Lyceumkrant, 11/1 (Oct.1933), p. 10-11)

1934:

  • Constant Lambert: The Spirit of Jazz, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 110-111 (F; Reprint, from: Constant Lambert: Music HO! A Study of Music in Decline, London 1934)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Capitol, N.Y., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 100 (C; reprint, from 1934)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Paramount, L.A., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 96 (C; reprint, from 1934)
  • NN: Ellington Unit, Palace, Akron, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 91 (C; reprint, from 1934)
  • Warren W. Scholl: Duke Ellington. A Unique Personality, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 102-105 (F; Reprint, from: Music Lovers' Guide, 2/6 [Feb.1934])
  • Jacques Laparra: Duke Ellington, in: Music. Le Magazine du Jazz (Belgium), 10/102-103 (Mar/Apr.1934), p. 5 (C: Ellington in Paris)
  • Roger Pryor Dodge: Harpsichords and Jazz Trumpets, in: Hound & Horn, Jul-Sep.1934 (F/A/T: "Black and Tan Fantasy"); Reprint (excerpts), as: Black and Tan Fantasy, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 105-110 (A/T); Reprint (complete), in: Roger Pryor Dodge: Hot Jazz and Jazz Dance, Collected Writings, 1929-1964, New York 1995 [book: Oxford University Press], p. 12-26 (F/A/T)

1935:

  • NN: Duke Ellington Once Outdrew Paul Whiteman, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 108 (short F; reprint, from 1935)
  • Gama Gilbert: "Hot Damn," Says Ellington When Ranked with Bach. Ellington's Response to Lambert, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 112-114 (F/I; Reprint, from: Philadelphia Record, 17.May 1935)
  • John Hammond: The Tragedy of Duke Ellington, The "Black Prince of Jazz", in: Down Beat: 60 Years of Jazz, Milwaukee 1995 (Hal Leonard Corp.) [book], p. 25 (F; Reprint, from: Down Beat, Nov.1935); Reprint, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 118-120 (F)
  • Edward Morrow: Duke Ellington on Gershwin's Porgy, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 114-117 (F/I; Reprint, from: New Theatre, Dec.1935)

1936:

  • NN: Duke Ellington Plays Texas. Harlem Boys Bound for Fair Los Angeles, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 126 (C; reprint, from 1936)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Paramount, L.A., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 127 (C; reprint, from 1936)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, State, N.Y., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 123 (C; reprint, from 1936)
  • R.D. Darrell:Duke Ellington, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 127-128 (F; Reprint, from: The Gramophone Shop Encyclopedia of Recorded Music, New York 1936)
  • NN: Duke Ellington - Reminiscing in Tempo / Solitude, in: Rhythm, Feb.1936, p. 40-41 (R)
  • Enzo Archetti: In defense of Duke Ellington and His 'Reminiscing in Tempo', in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 121-125 (F; Reprint, from: American Music Lover, 1 [Apr.1936])
  • B. ten Hove: The Iron Duke, in: Rhythm, May 1936, p. 39 (F)
  • Richard Mack: Duke Ellington. In Person, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 117-118 (C; Reprint, from: Orchestra World, May 1936)
  • Carl Cons: A Black Genius in a White Man's World. Much Nonsense Has Been Written About the Duke. A Frank Interview Revealing Many Unheretofore Known Facts About Edward Kennedy Ellington, in: Down Beat: 60 Years of Jazz, Milwaukee 1995 (Hal Leonard Corp.) [book], p. 29-31 (F/I; Reprint, from: Down Beat, Jul.1936)
  • Preston Jackson: Nouvelles d'Amérique / American News, in: Jazz Hot, 2/10 (Jul.1936), p. 10-11 (news column: Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Clarence Back, Johnny Long, Billy Franglin) [digi.copy]
  • Helen Oakley: Duke Ellington at the Apollo, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 125-127 (C; Reprint, from: Metronome, Oct.1936)

1937:

  • NN: Duke Ellington, Cotton Club, N.Y., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 132 (C; reprint, from 1937)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Orpheum, Mpls., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 140 (C; reprint, from 1937)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, State, N.Y., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 138 (C; reprint, from 1937)
  • John Hammond: Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - Jazz Lips / Harlemania / Showboat Shuffle / Solitude, in: Rhythm, Feb.1937, p. 11, 13-14 (R)
  • George T. Simon: Duke Ellington, in: George T. Simon: Simon Says. The Sights and Sounds of the Swing Era, 1935-1955, New York 1971 [book], p. 402-403 (F: Besetzung; Reprint, from: Metronome, Apr.1937)
  • NN: The Duke Ellingtons - Cotton Clubbers en Masse, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 451-453 (F; Reprint, from: Metronome, Apr.1937)
  • George T. Simon: Duke Ellington (A), in: George T. Simon: Simon Says. The Sights and Sounds of the Swing Era, 1935-1955, New York 1971 [book], p. 83-87 (F/C; Reprint, from: Metronome, Jun.1937)
  • Leslie Lieber: Paris Listened to Duke with "Stone-Pusses" - The Wild Acclaim. "Louis Is A Louis Is A Louis" By Stein Might Make Jazz As Popular Here, in: Down Beat, 4/8 (Aug.1937), p. 7, 12 (F)
  • Paul Eduard Miller: Disc-Cussin'. Duke Ellington - "Azure" / "Alabamy Home" / "Caravan" (Master), in: Down Beat, 4/8 (Aug.1937), p. 16 (R)
  • Paul K. Damai: The Air Angle, in: Down Beat, 4/8 (Aug.1937), p. 14 (N: radio show)
  • NN: Ellington Refutes Cry That Swing Started Sex Crimes. Stravinsky's "Le Sacre du Printemps" More Exciting Emotionally Than Jazz, in: Down Beat, 39/13 (20.Jul.1972), p. 24 (F/I; Reprint, from Down Beat, Dec.1937); in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 128-129 (F/I)

1938:

  • NN: Duke Ellington, Cotton Club, N.Y., in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 149 (C; reprint, from 1938)
  • NN: Duke Ellington, Stanley, Pittsburgh, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 146 (C; reprint, from 1938)
  • Aaron Copland: Scored and Records. Duke Ellington, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 130 (F; Reprint, from: Modern Music, Jan-Feb.1938)
  • Jacques Simon: L'Anniversaire de Duke Ellington, in: Music. Le Magazine du Jazz (Belgium), 14/152-153 (Jun.1938), p. 85 (F/D: Ellington recordings from 1937)
  • NN: Swing with Dorsey and Ellington, in: Metronome, 54/6 (Jun.1938), p. 13 (photos)
  • Duke Ellington: From Where I Lie#, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 131 (I; Reprint, from: The Negro Actor, 15.Jul.1938)
  • Marshall Stearns: Duke and Lionel Top Band Discs; Nan Wynn and Louie Take Solo Honors. Lawrence Brown Shows Old-Time Solo Style Again on Ellington's 'Rose of the Rio Grande', in: Tempo, 6/3 (Sep.1938), p. 7 (R)
  • Duke Ellington: Music Is 'Tops' to You and Me... and Swing Is a Part of It, in: Tops, 1938, p. 14-18 ("I"); Reprint, as "Duke Ellington Explains Swing", in: Robert Walser (ed.): Keeping Time. Readings in Jazz History, New York 1999 [book: Oxford University Press], p. 106-110 ("I")
  • Herb Flemming: Musician Found Italian Jazz in 'Stone Age' Six Years Ago. They Thought Duke Ellington and Count Basie Were English Nobles, in: Down Beat, 5/12 (Dec.1938), p. 12, 30 ("I")
  • NN: Duke's New Year $$, in: Down Beat, 5/12 (Dec.1938), p. 14 (N)
  • NN: Ellington Draws 2,200 in New Orleans; Other Band Grosses, in: Down Beat, 5/12 (Dec.1938), p. 27 (N)
  • NN: His Conducting Unorthodox, in: Down Beat, 5/12 (Dec.1938), p. 44 (N/photo)

1939:

  • NN: The Duke Swings. Record Crowd of 12,000 Hear His Band at N.A.A.C.P. Dance, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 161 (C; reprint, from 1939)
  • Duke Ellington: Duke Says Swing Is Stagnant / Situation Between the Critics and Musicians Is Laughable - Ellington / Duke Concludes Criticism of the Critics, in: Mark Tucker (ed.): The Duke Ellington Reader, New York 1993 [book], p. 132-140 ("I"; Reprint, from: Down Beat, Feb.1939, Apr.1939, May 1939); response, by Duke Ellington, in: Ken Vail: Duke's Diary. Part One: The Life of Duke Ellington 1927-1950, Cambridge 1999 [book: Vail Publishing], p. 167 (letter; reprint, drom Down Beat, 1939)
  • NN: Just Truck Me Home, Pops, in: Down Beat, 6/6 (Jun.1939), p. 1 (N/photo: returns from European tour)
  • Onah Spencer: Ellington Lands in New York; Savoy Is Big Draw at Gair, in: Down Beat, 6/6 (Jun.1939), p. 7 (short F)
  • Duke Ellington: 'Wait for the Breaks,' Says Ellington to Songwriters, in: Down Beat, 6/9 (Sep.1939), p. 5 ("I")
  • NN: Duke Cracks Ofay Spot, in: Down Beat, 6/12 (1.Nov.1939), p. 5 (N)
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