Mercer Ellington

Mercer Ellington
Mercer Ellington had the impossible task of trying to escape from his father Duke Ellington's shadow and he never really succeeded, perhaps not trying hard enough. He studied music early on and made several attempts to lead his own band (1939, 19461949, and 1959) that were all ultimately unsuccessful. During the ASCAP strike of the early '40s when Duke was desperate for new material, Mercer wrote several notable songs, including "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Jumpin' Punkins," "Moon...
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Mercer Ellington w/The Duke Ellington Orchestra Music Is My Mistress
Music Is My Mistress - Mercer Ellington w/The Duke Ellington Orchestra
By: Mercer Ellington w/The Duke Ellington Orchestra
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Ellington, Mercer C Jam Blues, All Of Me, Black And Tan Fantasy
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Mercer Eillington & the Duke Ellington Orchestra Only God Can Make a Tree
Only God Can Make a Tree - Mercer Eillington & the Duke Ellington Orchestra
By: Mercer Eillington & the Duke Ellington Orchestra
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Ellington, Mercer Caravan, Nightlife, Matumbe
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