Perdido by Billy Taylor, Duke Ellington and Willie the Lion

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presents Billy Taylor playing Duke Ellington's Perdido along with the Master himself, and piano legend Willie the Lion Smith, from a 1969 tv celebration of Billy's birthday.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: August 31, 2006 at 12:59 am
Author: JazzVideoGuy

Length: 00:04:58
Rating: 4.90
Views: 50340

Tags: Billy Taylor Jazz Piano Duke Ellington Perdido Willie the Lion Smith Cigars Television

Video Comments:
hero2d0s (August 21, 2008 at 5:36 am)
A Master piece...
MagicRain505 (August 11, 2008 at 11:39 pm)
Wow! Who would've guessed that THE LION would be here, man?! This is incredible! Duke Ellington's phrasing and chords, Billy Taylor's IMPECKIBLE technique and timing, and Willie's classic cigar and his unique ideas with rhythm. This is truly great. 7/5 stars.
sowens3 (August 7, 2008 at 8:52 am)
alright!!
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soprano2k (July 16, 2008 at 8:31 pm)
This is just too fabulous! Who knew? Are there any more recordings of these three playing together? Love to see them.

Thanks for the unexpected gift!
mmjaljs (July 13, 2008 at 1:59 pm)
Duke Ellington, need I say more! This individauality, broke down, so many barriers, and negative stereotypes, of African Americans. Conducting himself, with dignity, honor, and respect, a brilliant perspective, an outstanding talent, and a touch of blissful class. A phenon, of God given talent. Mr. Duke Ellington
mmjaljs (July 14, 2008 at 3:06 am)
Outstanding!
Sashia48 (July 7, 2008 at 1:26 am)
Fantastico! Incredibile, non posso credere come è giovane Billy.
baritonebree (June 7, 2008 at 6:20 pm)
This is great! It's wonderful to see these guys together, what fun! (Perdido is Juan Tizol's tune)
jody808 (May 27, 2008 at 6:10 am)
nice! great clip