cavaleer (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Duke's easily the greatest composer. As the poster below said, "America's Mozart".

aerofredywr (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I´m sure The Duke´s band was the best of all, and Billie...in an universe full of blues singing stars she was the shiniest.

alvarito45 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Said Shirley Temple: BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL.Today every heart with OBAMA!!!

rebel2rebel (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Only the best, thank "GOD" for these musicans & singers, (Holiday-Fitzgerald). I give thanks every time I listen to rhis music.

EffinSkeletor (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I don't know if I'd quite say the greatest, but yeah, The Duke was great.

kathleenirish (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

The greatest composer of the 20th century.The fantastic geniuses of the era played because they were artists and it was all about the music. They all played together, collaborated, appreciated each other's work, and had genuine love for what they did. They shared their gift with all of us! Thank God for Ellington, Armstrong, Basie, Holiday, Fitzgerald, e.t.c.

rlawton002 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Americas Mozart!!!!!

dollydarko78 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

oh my my my- beautiful voice- beautiful girl...thanx for posting this. Enjoyed it very much

Stepstosuccess (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Duke was the man. How I wish I had been able to witness him in action! Such class, such talent, such joy in life-even when it is not perfect!

Stepstosuccess (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Scatman Cruthers was a great Americ-man who left behind a great legacy of work! He has provided much joy to me.