... (Turkell 81). Duke's first attempt at jazz was imitation. J.P. Johnson, a ragtime pianist, had recorded "Carolina Shout-. Duke studied Johnson, imitating everything, from notes to even the smallest wrist movements. Once, at a club, Duke was called up to perform for Johnson. The final result was "Kid, you do it ... (Turkell 83). After this show, Duke began taking lessons from Henry Grant. After a concert one night, Willie The Lion' Smith gave Duke an impromptu lesson on harmony. Throughout their musical career, they continued to compliment each other in their songs. (Jones 47) Duke's fir...

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