In a Mellotone

by Duke Ellington

In a Mellotone cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 4.05/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'In a Mellotone' compiles crucial early 1940s sessions featuring the celebrated 'Blanton-Webster band' iteration of his orchestra. The collection documents a massive creative peak for the ensemble, characterized by highly sophisticated arrangements and the profound foundational bass work of Jimmy Blanton.

Genres

Descriptors: dance, melodic, ensemble, groove-laden, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Take The "A" Train
  2. A Portrait Of Bert Williams
  3. Main Stem
  4. Just A-Settin' And A-Rockin'
  5. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
  6. Perdido
  7. Blue Serge
  8. The Flaming Sword
  9. In A Mellotone
  10. Cotton Tail
  11. I Don't Know What Kind Of Blues I Got
  12. Rumpus In Richmond
  13. All Too Soon
  14. Sepia Panorama
  15. Rocks In My Bed
  16. What Am I Here For?

Credits

  • Duke Ellington - primary artist, rhythm section, piano, written-by, soloist [principal soloists]
  • Johnny Hodges - alto saxophone, soloist [solos], soloist [instrumental solo comments], soloist [chief soloists]
  • Otto Hardwick - alto saxophone
  • Harry Carney - baritone saxophone, soloist
  • Barney Bigard - clarinet, soloist, soloist [solos]
  • Jimmy Blanton - rhythm section, bass, soloist
  • Sonny Greer - rhythm section, drums
  • Fred Guy - rhythm section, guitar

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