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Nance is best known for his long association with Duke Ellington through most of the 1940's and '50's, afterhe was hired to replace Cootie Williams . Nance was the only violin soloist ever featured in Ellington's orchestra.

Nance made a few recordings as a bandleader, and also recorded or performed with Earl Hines , Rosemary Clooney and others.