The Duke at His Best [Import]

The Duke at His Best [Import]

ASIN: B00004SPMC

Track Listings

1. Take the "A" Train

2. Never No Lament (Don't Get Around Much Anymore)

3. I'm Beginning to See the Light

4. Solitude

5. Caravan

6. Perdido

7. Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'

8. Prelude to a Kiss

9. Things Ain't What They Used to Be

10. Sophisticated Lady

11. In a Mellow Tone

12. Conga Brava

13. Concerto for Cootie

14. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

15. Cotton Tail

16. Ko Ko

17. Harlem Air Shaft

18. Stormy Weather - Duke Ellington Orchestra

19. Chloe

20. C Jam Blues

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews:

Good Comp For Beginner.......2007-01-11

Minus about 6 tracks, most of these versions of these songs appear on the Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band [BOX SET] which is sounds just as good as the mastering does on this compilation. If you are curious about Ellingtons Sound then this is a good way to go for a decent sampling of his early work. However, it would be worth the few extra dollars to buy the box set and get a more comprehensive selction of Duke Ellingtons music of this period. The box contains 3 discs containing an average of 25 tracks each - more than triple the amount on this compilation. In addition, the box set comes highly recommended (by Jazz writer Tom Piazza-from his book: The Guide To Recorded Jazz) as an essential document of Duke Ellingtons contributions to early jazz. Altogether though, all of this music is pure joy to listen to, if you are at all inclined to listening to early jazz and big band music then you can't go wrong with this compilation or even better the box set.

Lobster & Champagne at the price of Bicmac & Coke.......2000-08-07

De gustibus non est disputandum. For ages, there have been passionate debates about likes and dislikes, though. But among the piles of music, from tremendous to throw-away, there are a few works that are towering above the mediocre and the outstanding like the Stromboli appears to you when rowing in a nutshell on the calm sea.These recordings were designed for the moment (dancing, listening, toe-tapping & finger-snapping, dreaming, romancing, thoroughly listening or just to be raved of) but destined for eternity.The arts are mostly doubted to be capable of changing the world, but on the other hand: Didn't all the thousands of people who were deeply touched by these Dukish gems change a bit, even if unconsciously? You can approach these recordings from all sides, listen to the band infinite times and the music just grows.You'll never get tired of Duke & His Boys and after decades of listening to the same pieces again and again you will still be wondering how such a miracle could happen. If this CD cost 1000$, it would nevertheless be worth buying. But the price at which you can dive into the Ellingtonian ocean is a miracle, too.

A CAN'T MISS RELEASE!.......2000-06-13

This CD, with a WHOPPING 24 tracks, incredible remastering, is a must have for any fans of great music.ALL of his trademark songs are here: Perfido, Solitude, Caravan, Sentimental Lady, and the remastering is the BEST I've heard.I've had many collections of the DUKE before, but this one beats them all. PLUS take a look at the price! Who would've believed that we would get THIS MUCH great music at this price? I've noticed from the playing of this CD, that the DUKE made every one of his recordings into a "spell" -- from beginning to end. The earlier short collections do not make this clear. But with every recording he strived and succeeded in making each tune come alive, never changing the mood. One of the best talents of the century! AND we get many songs that are over 3 minutes in length. At that time, it was risky, as the wear and tear on the outer grooves could make for distortion, and DID in many previously released collections. These sound great, no matter what the length.

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The Duke at His Best
Duke Ellington
Manufacturer: Prism Platinum
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005J8W4
Release Date: 2001-03-09

Tracks:

Take the "A" Train
Never No Lament (Don't Get Around Much Anymore)
I'm Beginning to See the Light
Solitude
Caravan
Perdido
Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'
Prelude to a Kiss
Things Ain't What They Used to Be
Sophisticated Lady
In a Mellow Tone
Conga Brava
Concerto for Cootie
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Cotton Tail
Ko Ko
Harlem Air Shaft
Stormy Weather - Duke Ellington Orchestra
Chloe
C Jam Blues
Main Stem
Jack the Bear
Rain Check
Jump for Joy

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