1928-1962: The Essential Works
Duke Ellington
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Release Date: 07/02/2020
Born in the 19th century, Duke Ellington moved through the 20th either initiating or accompanying every modern phase that traversed the world of jazz. He began appearing at the Cotton Club in 1927, and went on to become no doubt one of that century's major jazz figures, recognized by both his peers and an audience that was immense. From the New Orleans style to the big bands of the swing era, from swing itself to bebop, and from the 'cool' to the modern jazz of Coltrane and Mingus, he composed and played with peerless musicians and made the transformation of jazz immortal, all in the course of a career lasting fifty years.
Disc 1
1: The Mooche
2: Jungle Jamboree
3: I'm Checkin' Out, Go'om Bye
4: The C Jam Blues
5: Caravan
6: Tenderly
7: Kinda Dukish
8: Montevideo
9: Solitude
10: Cong-go
11: Blues for Jerry
12: In a Sentimental Mood
Disc 2
1: Duet
2: Duke's Place
3: Fat Mouth
4: Night Stick
5: Caravan
6: Such Sweet Thunder
7: Half the Fun
8: Flirtibird
9: Upper and Outest
10: Money Jungle
11: Fleurette