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Duke Ellington - CD

Complete Standard Transcriptions Duke Ellington CD
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  • Artist: Duke Ellington
  • Format: CD
  • Year: 1999, 2003, 2006
  • UPC: 673477410728
  • Item Number: SOU41072
  • Release date: 01/02/2011
  • 1. Frenesi
  • 2. Until Tonight
  • 3. West Indian Stomp
  • 4. Love and I
  • 5. John Hardy
  • 6. Take the "A" Train
  • 7. I Hear a Rhapsody
  • 8. Bounce
  • 9. It's Sad But True
  • 10. Madame Will Drop Her Shawl
  • 11. Clementine
  • 12. Chelsea Bridge
  • 13. Love Like This Can't Last
  • 14. After All
  • 15. The Girl in My Dreams Tries to Look Like You
  • 1. Jumpin' Punkins
  • 2. Frankie and Johnny
  • 3. Flamingo
  • 4. Bakiff
  • 5. Stomp Caprice
  • 6. Bugle Breaks
  • 7. You and I
  • 8. Have You Changed?
  • 9. Rain Check
  • 10. Blue Serge
  • 11. Moon Mist
  • 12. I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
  • 13. Easy Street
  • 14. Perdido
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Complete Standard Transcriptions by Duke Ellington on CD


These 29 transcription recordings, done for radio broadcast during three sessions in 1941, would normally not be of enormous interest -- the Ellington band from this period is pretty well represented, and his most renowned vocalist, Ivey Anderson, only shows up on one cut. On the other hand, the band represented here was, in the eyes of many scholars, the best version of the Ellington band in terms of lineup, and the period from which these transcriptions date is regarded by some (though others will, naturally, disagree for valid reasons) as the most productive of Ellington's entire career. Certainly, as far as popular appeal, the band was nearing a peak, with classics the caliber of "Take the 'A' Train" and "Perdido" entering their repertory almost weekly. These transcriptions, done for the Standard Transcription Company and never before assembled in one place, include the earliest extant version of "Take the 'A' Train" and a rippling version of "Frankie & Johnnie" (a huge hit for the band) as highlights, but even genuine obscurities, such as the rollicking "Madame Will Drop Her Shawl," are worth hearing for the solos by Ben Webster and Barney Bigard; additionally, these tracks also give one a last listen to bassist Jimmy Blanton before illness took him from music and the world. The only real drawback, given the personnel who were present during this period, is that Ivey Anderson is only heard on a single song, "Love Like This Can't Last," but overlooking such unfortunate accidents of history, this mid-priced two-CD set is a chance to savor more of the Ellington band's best period. The fidelity is very good, especially given the age of the recordings and the fact that they were never intended to be preserved, and the notes are nicely detailed. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
  • Artist: Duke Ellington
  • Format: CD
  • Year: 1999, 2003, 2006
  • UPC: 673477410728
  • Item Number: SOU41072
  • Release date: 01/02/2011
  • Label: Drg, Soundies
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Style: Big Band, Swing, Trad Jazz
  • Album Time: 82:15
  • Album Type: "Best of..." / "Greatest Hits"

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  • Complete Standard Transcriptions Duke Ellington CD
Complete Standard Transcriptions Duke Ellington CD