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Masterpieces By Ellington [Import]
Masterpieces By Ellington [Import]
ASIN: B0001FLW5Q
Track Listings
| 1. Mood Indigo |
| 2. Sophisticated Lady |
| 3. Tattooed Bride |
| 4. Solitude |
| 5. Vagabonds (Bonus Track) |
| 6. Smada (Bonus Track) |
| 7. Rock Skippin' At The Blue Note (Bonus Track) |
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Masterpieces by Ellington
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B0000087S5 Release Date: 2001-04-17 |
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This Album Was Recorded In 1950 In New York Featuring Great Ellington Sidemen Such As : Cat anderson (Trumpet), Johnny Hodges (Alto Sax), Paul Gonsalves (Tenor Sax) and Sonny Greer (Drums). Live Concert Recording Containing Extended Versions of Duke Standards, ' Mood Indigo', 'Sophisticated Lady' and 'Solitude'.Customer Reviews:
"Beyond Category" , Duke's famous quote............2004-03-01
The re-release of this 1950 recording was long overdue! Sony's 20 bit Super Bit Mapping digital system makes these concert length selections sound as though they were just recently recorded! These selections, with the exception of "The Tattooed Bride" which was completed in 1950, are all from 1931 thru 1934. The sound, arrangements, and solos will blow you away! According to the liner notes, the Duke once listed George Gershwin, Stravinsky, Debussy and Respighi as his favorite composers. All I can say is that I remain fascinated with the music on this cd for the orchestration, the textures,and the intricacies particularly on "The Tatooed Bride", and the men of this fine organization.
To hear versions which allow the band as a group and individually to really stretch out......guys like Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn, Paul Gonsalves, Tyree Glenn, Shorty Baker, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Lawrence Brown, Ray Nance, and of course, the Duke himself .... is pure bliss. I think this is certainly one of his best recordings.
If you really like the music of Duke Ellington, as played by Duke Ellington, this cd is a must for your library!
Outstanding Big Band performance..........2002-06-04
Masterpiece is an understatement.......2001-06-21
Starting with Mood Indigo you are greeted with the unique sound of the trumpet, trombone, and clarinet that Duke pioneered almost 25 prior to this version. This arrangement however allows each key member of the orchestra to "stretch out" with extended solos. Procope, Gonzalves, Hodges, Williams and Strayhorn (really the whole orchestra) give top notch performances. This Strayhorn arrangement takes you on a musical journey until, before you know it, you once again hear that familiar sound of the "Mood Indigo" and its on to the next song.
With Sophisticated Lady, Carney takes the lead and that rich sound of his is just so great. The other members of the orchestra each take a solo with Strahorn's playing linking each element. His solo in mid-song is delicate, yet powerful. Again, you have a Strayhorn arrangement that makes the most of the orchestra.
In The Tattooed Bride, its Duke all the way. The arrangement is definitely different than the 3 other songs and the piano playing is that familiar sound of the master himself. Switching from free flowing swing to intense big band sounds the orchestra lets loose. I think this is some of Ellington's best work, there simply is no other music like it on this planet.
Lastly, with Solitude you once again hear the orchestra under a Strayhorn arrangement. Carney Strayhorn, Gonsalves, Hamilton, and Brown really utilize the framework of this song to show off their talents.
With this disc you have a rare look at what could have been if 3 Ellington classics were extended beyond the confines of recording technology and the limited attention of the mass listening public. To hear Strayhorn play extended solos on 3 songs and do their arrangements is a real treat. And, to hear Duke perform a new song that incorporates the best of all his previous 25 years of recordings is almost too much to ask.
Ellington at his best.......1999-08-30
Outstanding CD.......1998-08-27
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