Raincheck

"This early Strayhorn masterpiece was written before he assimilated Ellington's style. It's truly original and modern. Ellington recorded it in 1941 and then again in 1967 on his "...And His Mother Called Him Bill" tribute to his alter-ego. Actually, his mother called him William."- David Berger

Style: Medium Swing

Solos: Trombone, Tenor Sax 

Grade: 4

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