Paris Blues (1961)

Duke Ellington behind the scene of Paris Blues (1961) with Billy Strayhorn (left), director Martin Ritt, Louis Armstrong and production designer Alexandre Trauner.

Down Beat Diaries: Bert Dahlander | Skål (1958)

Bert Dahlander | Skål: Bert Dahlander And His Swedish Jazz—Verve MG V-8253

Tracks: How Do You Do; Johnson’s Wax; When Lights Are Low; Hip Soup; But Not For Me; Room 608; Medley—Everything Happens To Me, Moonlight In Vermont, Flamingo.

Personnel: Bert Dahlander, drums; Howard Roberts, guitar; Curtis Counce, bass; Victor Feldman, vibes.

Rating: ★★★1/2