Randall Keith HortonRandall Keith Horton identifies himself as an "obscure Ellingtonian." In 1973, Duke Ellington invited him to compose and conduct original music for his orchestra at a concert at Disneyland. Ellington then appointed Horton to serve as his composing an conducting assistant. The Ellington-Horton Black, Brown and Beige made its debut January 2022 to coincide with the book's original release. Read More Read Less