Masterpieces by Ellington
by Duke Ellington
- Type: Album
- Released: 19 December 1951
- Label: Columbia
- Country: United States
- Length: 55:23
- Community rating: 4.1/5 from 7 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Captured during the dawn of the long-playing record era, 'Masterpieces by Ellington' allowed the legendary bandleader to arrange his most famous compositions without the constraints of the three-minute 78 RPM format. The extended playing time showcases the immense improvisational depth of musicians like Johnny Hodges and Paul Gonsalves. It stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of big band jazz into a concert-hall art form.
Genres
Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, orchestral
Tracklist
- Mood Indigo (15:26)
- Sophisticated Lady (11:27)
- The Tattooed Bride (11:41)
- Solitude (8:24)
- Vagabonds (3:09)
- Smada (2:46)
- Rock-Skippin' at the Blue Note (2:27)
Credits
- Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - primary artist, piano, written-by
- Wendell Marshall - bass
- Sonny Greer - drums
- Mercer Ellington - horn [flugelhorn, uncredited]
- Stan Fraydas - illustration
- Billy Strayhorn - piano
- Jimmy Hamilton - saxophone
- Johnny Hodges - saxophone