Written by Duke Ellingtonbr Arranged by Slide Hamptonbr Vocals: Dee Dee Bridgewaterbr Conductor: Marco Renzibr Trumpets:br Dino Tonellibr Sergio Vitalebr Luca Falconebr Andrea Sabatinobr Leonardo De Carolisbr br Trombones:br Michael Supnickbr Enzo De Rosabr Massimo Morgantibr Guglielmo Palazzesebr br Saxophones:br Roberto Ottavianobr Carmine Ianieribr Gianluca Caporalebr Walter Nicodemibr Italo D'Amatobr br Clarinet: Bepi D'Amatobr br Rhythm section:br Mauro De Federicis - guitarbr Massimiliano Caporale - pianobr Roberto Della Vecchia - bassbr Stefano Paolini - drumsbr br br Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader.br br Duke Ellington was recognized during his life as one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music. His reputation has increased since his death, including a special award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.