This most unusual
Duke Ellington record includes two selections featuring nine symphonic percussionists on timpani, vibes, marimbas, and xylophones.
Dizzy Gillespie makes a historic appearance with
Ellington's orchestra on "U.M.M.G." (a meeting that should have been repeated often but sadly never was),
Jimmy Rushing (
Count Basie's former vocalist) sings "Hello Little Girl," and both
Johnny Hodges ("All of Me") and
Paul Gonsalves ("Ready Go!") have chances to blow. ~ Scott Yanow