Amazingly not only is Herb Jeffries alive, healthy and active-he's rapping! For a small recap this is the same Herb Jeffries who is the only surviving member of Duke Ellington's original orchestra-almost impossible to imagine! Dig this clip from the 40's.......
Fans may also recall his singing cowboy days in additionto his huge hit Flamingo. Done before he "retired" over 50 years ago! Herb lives in Idlewlyd not too far from Palm Springs and continues to entertain at senior centers and in the area. My blues pal Glenn Patrik has known and played with Herb for many years and at last report Herb is doing great! 96 years old-wow!
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