Duke Ellington was completely enamored with Paris, and it seemed that the city – which had always provided a haven for American jazz musicians seeking freedom in their lives and work – loved Ellington in return. In 1973, French President Georges Pompidou awarded Duke Ellington France’s highest honor, the Legion of Honor, nominating the bandleader as “a great musician, a great American and a great friend of our country.” True on all counts. Discover Paris with this LP including “Mademoiselle De Paris” “Guitar Amour” and “The River Seine”.

13 tracks: 42:26 minutes