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Ellington played piano, but his real instrument was the orchestra. He had many hits including take the a train words and music by billy strayhorn, satin doll, rockin in rhythm, mood indigo, caravan and sophisticated lady. It never occurred to me that piano in the foreground, with its amazing variety of mood and style was set down in one days session. It is a chargedup introduction to duke ellington, his band, and his music. Duke ellington piano solo sheet music books scores buy online. Try our satin doll piano sheet music by duke ellington. Johnny mercer added his lyrics after the instrumental version became a success. Satin doll was written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953. A life of duke ellington, by terry teachout the new york. Learn how to play duke ellington songs for piano online.
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