Blues in Orbit

by Duke Ellington

Blues in Orbit cover art

Captured during spontaneous late-night studio sessions while the orchestra was between touring engagements. The impromptu nature of the dates resulted in loose, exceptionally swinging numbers that highlighted the raw improvisational power of soloists like Johnny Hodges and Ray Nance.

Genres

  • Big Band

Tracklist

  1. Three J's Blues
  2. Smada
  3. Pie Eye's Blues
  4. Sweet & Pungent
  5. C Jam Blues
  6. In a Mellow Tone
  7. Blues In Blueprint
  8. The Swingers Get the Blues, Too
  9. The Swinger's Jump
  10. Blues In Orbit
  11. Villes Ville Is the Place, Man
  12. Track 360
  13. Sentimental Lady
  14. Brown Penny
  15. Pie Eye's Blues - Alternate Take
  16. Sweet & Pungent - Alternate Take
  17. The Swinger's Jump - Alternate Take
  18. Blues In Orbit - Alternate Take
  19. Track 360 - Alternate Take