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Norris Turney

Among the last great Ellingtonians, Norris Turney was the initial flute soloist how the Duke Ellington Orchestra ever endured. He was also a lyrical altoist affected by Johnny Hodges and (when needed) a fantastic tenor saxophonist as well. He began his musical profession playing within the Midwest with place bands …

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