Name: Duke Ellington's Finest Hour by Duke Ellington
Brand: Duke Ellington
SKU: 602577176920
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (119 reviews)

COMPILATION

Perhaps the most beautiful thing about this entry in Verve's Finest Hour series is that it covers 46 years in Ellington's career, from the very beginning of his recording career in 1926, to the very end in 1972. There are brilliant stops along the way with the Blanton/Webster edition of the band, and many of the '30s versions of his classics as well. Both parts of "Creole Rhapsody" are here, as are rather unexpected entries like "Stompy Jones," and "Self Portrait (Of a Bean)." There are better collections to be sure, but this is not one to discount for its cheesy title or for its sound, which is exceptionally good. ~ Thom Jurek

1. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo

by Duke Ellington And His Kentucky Club Orchestra

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington And His Kentucky Club Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Bubber Miley
James Wesley "bubber" Miley; Composer
Lyricist: Bubber Miley; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Bubber Miley; Other

2. Black And Tan Fantasy

by The Washingtonians

Alto Saxophone: Otto Hardwick; Performer
Primary Artist: The Washingtonians; Main Performer
Banjo: Fred Guy; Performer
Drums: Sonny Greer; Performer
Performer: Sonny Greer
Bubber Miley
Duke Ellington
Bass Edward
Otto Hardwick
Fred Guy
Joe Nanton
Louis Metcalf; Performer
Trombone: Joe Nanton; Performer
Trumpet: Bubber Miley
Louis Metcalf; Performer
Tuba: Bass Edward; Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Bubber Miley; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Bubber Miley; Composer
Recording Arrangement: Duke Ellington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Bubber Miley; Other

3. Jubilee Stomp

by Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra
Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Other

4. Black Beauty

by The Hotsy Totsy Gang

Primary Artist: The Hotsy Totsy Gang; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer

5. The Mooche

by Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra
Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills; Composer

6. Rent Party Blues

by The Jungle Band

Primary Artist: The Jungle Band; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Johnny Hodges; Composer

7. Double Check Stomp

by The Jungle Band

Primary Artist: The Jungle Band; Main Performer
Composer: Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Composer
Lyricist: Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Other

8. Mood Indigo

by Duke Ellington, The Jungle Band

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington
The Jungle Band; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Barney Bigard
Irving Mills; Other

9. Creole Rhapsody

by Duke Ellington, His Orchestra

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra
Duke Ellington; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Other

10. Creole Rhapsody

by The Jungle Band, Earl Jackson And His Musical Champions

Primary Artist: The Jungle Band
Earl Jackson And His Musical Champions; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Other

11. Stompy Jones

by Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington
Johnny Hodges; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Johnny Hodges; Performer
Double Bass: Al Hall; Performer
Drums: Jo Jones; Performer
Flute: Les Spann; Performer
Guitar: Les Spann; Performer
Performer: Al Hall
Johnny Hodges
Jo Jones
Les Spann
Duke Ellington
Harry "sweets" Edison; Performer
Piano: Duke Ellington; Performer
Trumpet: Harry "sweets" Edison; Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer

12. Self Portrait (Of The Bean)

by Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington
Coleman Hawkins; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Producer: George Douglas; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Billy Strayhorn; Other

13. In A Sentimental Mood

by Duke Ellington, John Coltrane

Double Bass: Aaron Bell; Performer
Primary Artist: Duke Ellington
John Coltrane; Main Performer
Drums: Elvin Jones; Performer
Performer: John Coltrane
Aaron Bell
Elvin Jones
Duke Ellington; Performer
Piano: Duke Ellington; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: John Coltrane; Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Composer
Producer: John Coltrane
Bob Thiele; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Studio Personnel: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Other

14. Take The A Train

by Duke Ellington, His Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Johnny Hodges
Russell Procope; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Harry Carney; Performer
Bass ( Vocal): John Lamb; Performer
Bass (vocal): John Lamb; Performer
Composer: Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Bass Clarinet: Harry Carney; Performer
Bass Trombone: Chuck Connors; Performer
Clarinet: Russell Procope
Harry Carney
Jimmy Hamilton; Performer
Double Bass: John Lamb; Performer
Drums: Sam Woodyard; Performer
Performer: Chuck Connors
Buster Cooper
Russell Procope
Mercer Ellington
Duke Ellington
Cootie Williams
Jimmy Hamilton
Paul Gonsalves
Cat Anderson
Harry Carney
Johnny Hodges
Lawrence Brown
John Lamb
Charles Cootie Williams
Herbie Jones
Sam Woodyard; Performer
Conductor: Duke Ellington; Conductor
Piano: Duke Ellington; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Jimmy Hamilton
Paul Gonsalves; Performer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Primary Artist: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Duke Ellington; Main Performer
Trombone: Buster Cooper
Lawrence Brown; Performer
Trumpet: Mercer Ellington
Cootie Williams
Cat Anderson
Charles Cootie Williams
Herbie Jones; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Billy Strayhorn; Other

15. Prelude To A Kiss

by Duke Ellington, His Orchestra

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Duke Ellington; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Author: Irving Gordon
Irving Mills; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production

16. Sophisticated Lady / Solitude

by Duke Ellington

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Mitchell Parish; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Mitchell Parish; Composer
Author: Irving Mills
Eddie Delange; Production
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Mitchell Parish
Irving Mills; Other

17. Satin Doll

by Duke Ellington

Primary Artist: Duke Ellington; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 2 minutes and 58 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/17 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Trad Jazz, Big Band, Easy Listening, Swing

Label

Verve Reissues

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 11, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577176920

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Duke Ellington's Finest Hour

1. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo

2. Black And Tan Fantasy

3. Jubilee Stomp

4. Black Beauty

5. The Mooche

6. Rent Party Blues

7. Double Check Stomp

8. Mood Indigo

9. Creole Rhapsody

10. Creole Rhapsody

11. Stompy Jones

12. Self Portrait (Of The Bean)

13. In A Sentimental Mood

14. Take The A Train

15. Prelude To A Kiss

16. Sophisticated Lady / Solitude

17. Satin Doll

Technical Specifications

Duke Ellington's Finest Hour

Product information

Release options

1. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo

2. Black And Tan Fantasy

3. Jubilee Stomp

4. Black Beauty

5. The Mooche

6. Rent Party Blues

7. Double Check Stomp

8. Mood Indigo

9. Creole Rhapsody

10. Creole Rhapsody

11. Stompy Jones

12. Self Portrait (Of The Bean)

13. In A Sentimental Mood

14. Take The A Train

15. Prelude To A Kiss

16. Sophisticated Lady / Solitude

17. Satin Doll

Technical Specifications