Premiered by Ellington

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Released during his relatively brief tenure with Capitol Records, this 10-inch LP finds the legendary bandleader revisiting and polishing compositions that his orchestra had introduced to the world. 'Premiered by Ellington' benefits from excellent high-fidelity studio techniques, capturing the lush brass harmonies and driving swing of the ensemble with pristine clarity. It serves as an elegant retrospective of his unparalleled compositional legacy.