Newport 1958

by Duke Ellington

Newport 1958 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1958
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 4.01/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Though partially re-recorded in the studio to correct technical flaws, this album successfully captures the immense, revitalized energy of the legendary orchestra following their historic 1956 festival triumph. The ensemble performs a set of newly composed suites and extended features for soloists like Gerry Mulligan and Johnny Hodges. It remains a joyous, highly regarded snapshot of the band's late-career renaissance.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Just Scratchin' The Surface
  2. El Gato
  3. Happy Reunion
  4. Multicolored Blue
  5. Princess Blue
  6. Jazz Festival Jazz
  7. Mr. Gentle And Mr. Cool
  8. Juniflip
  9. Prima Bara Dubla
  10. Hi Fi Fo Fum

Credits

  • Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - primary artist, piano, written-by
  • Jimmy Woode - bass
  • Sam Woodyard - drums
  • Robert Andrew Parker - painting
  • Harry Carney - saxophone
  • Jimmy Hamilton - saxophone
  • Johnny Hodges - saxophone
  • Paul Gonsalves - saxophone

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