Name: 70th Birthday Concert by Duke Ellington
Brand: Duke Ellington
SKU: 724383274659
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (119 reviews)

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Rockin' In Rhythm

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B.P.

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Take The "A" Train

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra

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Tootie For Cootie

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4:30 Blues

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El Gato

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Black Butterfly

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Things Ain't What They Used To Be

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Laying On Mellow

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Satin Doll

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Azure

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In Triplicate

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Perdido

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Fifi

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Medley

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Black Swan

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Final Ellington Speech

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This double CD reissues a Solid State double LP that ranks as one of Duke Ellington's finest recordings of his final decade. The live performance gives listeners a good idea as to just how Duke's ensemble sounded in concert, and it serves as both a retrospective and a display of the strengths of Ellington's mighty band. Among the many highlights are definitive renditions of "Rockin' in Rhythm" and "Take the 'A' Train" (the latter has some wonderful Cootie Williams trumpet), a few features for altoist Johnny Hodges, a tenor battle on "In Triplicate," a few guest spots for organist Wild Bill Davis, and a 16-and-a-half-minute, nine-song medley that really works well. The most memorable chorus of all is an incredible high-note display by Cat Anderson on "Satin Doll" that is arguably his most miraculous solo ever; each note he hits is virtually impossible to play on the trumpet, and is in tune, too. This gem is essential for all serious jazz collections.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

70th Birthday Concert

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Rockin' In Rhythm

2. B.P.

3. Take The "A" Train

4. Tootie For Cootie

5. 4:30 Blues

6. El Gato

7. Black Butterfly

8. Things Ain't What They Used To Be

9. Laying On Mellow

Volume 2

1. Satin Doll

2. Azure

3. In Triplicate

4. Perdido

5. Fifi

6. Medley

7. Black Swan

8. Final Ellington Speech

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