Duke Ellington ?- Newport To Paris (1969) In a brief concert series entitled "Newport to Paris", for the first time on record we have the chance to hear Duke and the band performing live in Paris, and the Salle Pleyel in November, 1969. On this night we hear Duke and his orchestra in rare form. Acoustic Bass - Victor Gaskin / Alto Saxophone - Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope / Baritone Saxophone - Harry Carney / Bass Trombone - Chuck Connors / Drums - Rufus Jones / Piano - Duke Ellington / Tenor Saxophone - Don Byas, Harold Ashby, Paul Gonsalves / Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute - Norris Turney / Trombone - Lawrence Brown / Trumpet - Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, Nelson Williams