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To listen to Duke Ellington play this is pure magic. This tune really moves me.
Here is my humble tribute to the greatest. I played and arranged and recorded everything for what it’s worth.

https://mikeneer.bandcamp.com/track/african-flower

magical

I love this, Mike - beautiful and personal

Yeah, man

You made my day, guys. Thanks!

Very nice Mike! Hope you include that this summer in Westfield!

Nice!!! I love how you interpret this Ellington piece - you truly bring it to life.

Thanks, Susan!

When Ellington presented this tune at a session with Mingus and Max Roach, he instructed them to imagine the most beautiful flower ever seen in the middle of the jungle, unseen by any other eyes.

There is a scene from Ratatouille where a food critic tastes the rat's ratatouille, and all the fondest memories of his childhood flash back through his mind. For me, it's one of the most moving things I've ever seen on film, and I wanted to capture a piece of that feeling.

Nice one Mike.

Great sound Mike! I loved it.