Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Johnny Davis and His Orchestra was an American big band that emerged during the jazz era of the 1920s. Beginning their career in 1927, the ensemble became part of the swing movement that defined American popular music. Operating as a jazz-focused big band, they contributed to the dance band repertoire of their time. The orchestra exemplified the instrumental sophistication and ensemble arrangements characteristic of the swing era, performing the type of music that filled dance halls and concert venues throughout their period of activity.
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