Ray Nance-Duke Ellington

Ray Nance performing 'Just Squeeze Me' with the Duke Ellington Orch

[@MissMayahNance16]

I've been doing family research and just discovered I am related to this genious musician of a man!

[@angelabryant8808]

The "Impeccable" Ray Nance i don't know which one he is impeccable with. Is it his Singing, Dancing, my goodness Trumpet playing, or Violin. He's just impeccable with everything he does. I love to watch him do all of the above, not to mention my goodness Duke Ellington 'Je 't aime 'a la folie that's all i have to say about that 💖.

[@stefanofratta7648]

This is showmanship at the best possible level

[@williamgregory1848]

Not only was Ray Nance a great singer, but a great trumpeter and violinist!

[@anandapandya1]

Not to forget great comic!

[@TheDarmardar]

really good, thanks. what a talented man.
jazz includes entertainment. modern jazz guys need to remember that.

[@jamessampson6979]

He was that dude. Him and the other cats.

[@jamieaditya1162]

Ray Nance is the man!

[@docscott123]

My first time getting to see and hear him in action. Wow, I see why he was so legendary! If you've never read Ellington's book Music is my Mistress, it's highly recommended.

[@jesusonazareth4752]

Thanks! I finally get to see why they called him "Floorshow"! So glad this was preserved and that you posted it.

[@nemo227]

I think the word "multi-talented" was invented to describe Ray Nance.

[@margaretgarrison2028]

Nance -- GREAT!!!!!

[@yowzephyr]

February 1, 2022. The day I learned of the existence of Ray Nance.

[@daveyboy731]

what a performer sings plays violinWOW WHAT TRUMPET PLAYER AND THE ELLINGTON BAND DON'TGET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT ;;

[@FireypepperCP]

9/2/2017

[@Pouchy17]

@Micky88CosaNostra we are* not we the. [and that is false.] There is no "cooler" race.