Ray Nance Just Jazz

His multiple talents (trumpet, violin, vocals and also dancing) earned him the nickname "Floorshow".
Ray Willis Nance (1913 - 1976), jazz trumpeter, violinist, and singer with Duke Ellington and his orchestra for decades, Ray performs on “Just Jazz” from WTTW/Chicago, 1970.
With Earl Washington, piano; Truck Parham, bass; Hillard Brown, drums. Produced by NEA Jazz Master Dan Morgenstern. Director Bob Kaiser.

[@derekbrown8300]

Such a talent and personality. It has been a privilege to have seen Ray Nance perform on numerous occasions with Duke.

[@alanboasmond7490]

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[@tftkadawidalle-hp8wt]

Thank you for sharing this gem! He and Stuff Smith are my favorites on violin.

[@MitchellDormont]

Phenomenal!

[@alanwitton5980]

Fantastic listening!

[@HanksJazz]

really great performer, and unknown unless you were a cognoscenti back then!

[@amusicment4829]

What an amazing talent

[@tordaugland8705]

Ray Nance - Just Jazz
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Ray Willis Nance (1913 - 1976), jazz trumpeter, violinist, and singer with Duke Ellington and his orchestra, performs on “Just Jazz” from WTTW/Chicago, 1970.
With Earl Washington, piano; Truck Parham, bass; Hillard Brown, drums. Produced by NEA Jazz Master Dan Morgenstern, Bob Kaiser Director.
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[@petehoward6143]

Thanks so much. Great to hear more of Ray's approach to jazz fiddle. I just have one old LP I found at a yard sale.

[@margaretgarrison2028]

wait for Nance on violin and trumpet

[@yvesfrancoisritmo]

Earl Washington was a terrific pianist I never met. Truck Parham on bass and Hillard Brown on drums were great musicians and fine people I knew - and Ray - what he does with Sunny is even better than Cootie in the Sinatra Ellington album (funny he sounds like Cootie on Rumpus In Richmond here). Wow - stunning. He was like Roy that way - every bit of his being was swing.

[@HanksJazz]

So glad to read your first hand knowledge. Thanks!

[@vova47]

Ray Nance is great, but sadly no listing of musicians in the band.

[@HanksJazz]

With Earl Washington, piano; Truck Parham, bass; Hillard Brown, drums.

[@megaradioproduccione]

NAME OF THE TRACK?

[@yvesfrancoisritmo]

The pop song Sunny then Summertime.