Which of Duke Ellington's bandsmen wrote the song "Caravan"?
Ben Webster
Jimmy Blanton
Juan Tizol
Johnny Hodges
Answer
"Caravan" was written by Juan Tizol, a trombonist in Duke Ellington's orchestra. The song brought a Spanish tinge to big band jazz and became one of Ellington's most famous compositions.
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