“…sold underworld slayings…”

“Conga Brava”; Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Ellington [1899-1974]; Tizol [Juan Tizol 1900-1984]; His Master’s Voice (E.A. 2766); December 1941

The New York Times, November 30, 1941, pp. 1 and 62

“KO-KO”; Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Ellington; His Master’s Voice (E.A. 2766); December 1941

PM, November 30, 1941, p. 15, (Unidentified photographer)

Gangster Johnny Torrio [1882-1957] shown hiding his face… Commissioner Valentine denied reports that Torrio was picked up in connection with rumors of a plot to “spring” Louis (Lepke) Buchalter, on trail in Brooklyn for murder.

PM, November 30, 1941, p. 15

“Piano Boogie;” Dorothy Donigan; Bluebird (B-8979-A); December 1941

PM, November 30, 1941, p, 43, (Photos by Morris Gordon)

Women Study How to Blackout Homes And How to Fight Poison Gas Attack

PM, November 30, 1941, pp. 42-43

“Every Day Blues”; Dorothy Donigan [Dorothy Donegan (1922–1998)]; Bluebird (B-8979-B); December 1941