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Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
520,235 listeners
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Duke Ellington
1,271,597 listeners
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Ray Charles
2,250,892 listeners
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Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington
102,058 listeners
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Benny Goodman
657,426 listeners
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Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra
24,741 listeners
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Dean Martin
2,231,059 listeners
Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian, and producer. One of the m… read moreDean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian, and producer. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed the &… read moreDean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian, and producer. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed the "King of Cool" for his seemingly effortless charism… read more