Plays Duke Ellington

by Oscar Peterson

Plays Duke Ellington cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1953
  • Label: Clef
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 39:27
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Initiating his long-running series exploring the Great American Songbook, the virtuosic pianist tackles the deeply sophisticated compositions of Duke Ellington. Supported by Ray Brown and Barney Kessel, Oscar Peterson translates the massive, orchestral swing of the Ellington band into a staggeringly fast, articulate trio setting. The recording is a brilliant demonstration of his unparalleled technical facility and harmonic imagination.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. John Hardy's Wife (3:21)
  2. Sophisticated Lady (2:58)
  3. Things Ain't What They Used To Be (3:12)
  4. Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' (3:41)
  5. In A Mellow Tone (3:06)
  6. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (3:11)
  7. Prelude To A Kiss (3:16)
  8. Cotton Tail (3:49)
  9. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (3:57)
  10. Take The "A" Train (3:15)
  11. Rockin' In Rhythm (2:53)
  12. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (2:48)

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