Jazz Profile: Duke Ellington

by Duke Ellington

Jazz Profile: Duke Ellington cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1 January 1997
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 47:25
  • Community rating: 4.02/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This compilation serves as a career-spanning overview of swing legend Duke Ellington's tenure with Blue Note Records. The collection highlights his unparalleled contributions to big band jazz as both a composer and bandleader.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, classic, ensemble, sophisticated, elegant

Tracklist

  1. Satin Doll (2:59)
  2. Stardust (2:29)
  3. One O'Clock Jump (5:15)
  4. Stormy Weather (3:12)
  5. Take The "A" Train - Live At Free Trade Hall, Manchester, 1969 (5:30)
  6. 4:30 Blues - Live (4:02)
  7. In Triplicate - Live (6:52)
  8. Chile Bowl (2:43)
  9. Janet (2:14)
  10. Happy Reunion (4:34)
  11. Caravan (4:14)
  12. Wig Wise (3:18)

Credits

  • Duke Ellington - primary artist, piano, written-by
  • Russell Procope - alto saxophone, clarinet
  • Harry Carney - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Jimmy Hamilton - tenor saxophone, clarinet
  • Juan Tizol - trombone, written-by
  • Ray Nance - trumpet, violin
  • Norris Turney - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet

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