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Review 1
Composer and bandleader Duke Ellington led one of the most remarkable and self-defined orchestras in jazz for 50 years. It not only held to a consistent musical vision that sprang directly from his own work as a composer, but it sustained for decades with a loyal core of soloists who made their own marks on jazz history.
Within the context of running a band, Ellington also became the only figure from the jazz world ever to make an imprint on the American popular song book comparable in breadth and depth to that achieved by Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin, Arlen and others. Songs such as "Mood Indigo," "Solitude," "In A Sentimental Mood," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and many others were widely performed and became American pop standards widely known today. |
Players
Duke Ellington Primary Artist
Butch Ballard Drums
Sonny Greer Drums
Jack Maisel Drums
Sam Woodyard Drums
Hayes Alvis Bass
Willie Anderson Trumpet
Harold Baker Trumpet
Barney Bigard Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Jimmy Blanton Bass
Wellman Braud Double Bass
Harry Carney Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet
Willie Cook Trumpet
Bass Edwards Tuba
Brick Fleagle Guitar
Paul Gonsalves Tenor Saxophone
Bill Graham Alto Saxophone
Fred Guy Banjo
Jimmy Hamilton Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Otto Hardwick Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Rick Henderson Alto Saxophone
Johnny Hodges Alto Saxophone
Quentin Jackson Trombone
Rudy Jackson Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
Lonnie Johnson Guitar
Wallace Jones Trumpet
Wendell Marshall Bass
Louis Metcalf Trumpet
Bubber Miley Trumpet
Ray Nance Trumpet
Joe Tricky Sam Nanton Trombone
Russell Procope Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
John Sanders Trombone
Jabbo Smith Trumpet
Rex Stewart Cornet
Clark Terry Trumpet
Juan Tizol Valve Trombone
Ben Webster Tenor Saxophone
Arthur Whetsol Trumpet
Cootie Williams Trumpet
Jimmy Woode Bass
James Woode Double Bass
Britt Woodman Trombone |
Tracks
1. East St. Louis Toodle-oo
2. Black and Tan Fantasy
3. Take It Easy
4. The Mooche
5. Rockin' In Rhythm
6. Mood Indigo
7. Creole Rhapsody
8. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
9. Love Call
10. Sophisticated Lady
11. Solitude
12. Caravan
13. Back Room Romp
14. Ko-Ko
15. Never No Lament (aka Don't Get Around Much Anymore)
16. Cotton Tail
17. Take The "A" Train
18. Satin Doll
19. Come Sunday
20. Black Beauty |
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