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Russell Procope

A fantastic altoist, Russell Procope became very much better-known as a fresh Orleans-style clarinetist during his Duke Ellington years. He analyzed violin for eight years before switching to clarinet and alto. Procope documented with Jelly Move Morton in 1928 and experienced important stints using the big rings of Benny Carter …

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