Duke Ellington and his orchestra, 1951 [sound recording].

Author
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974 [Browse]
Format
Audio
Language
No linguistic content
Published/​Created
[France] : Classics Records, ccp2003.
Description
1 sound disc (65 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

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Notes
Compact disc.
Time and place of event
Recorded mainly in New York, June 1, 19, August 7, December 7, 11, 1951.
Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
Duke Ellington with his orchestra ; The Coronets, director Billy Strayhorn ; Billy Strayhorn's All Stars ; Lloyd Oldham, vocals.
Contents
  • Caravan (2:58)
  • Alternate (2:33)
  • Hoppin's John (2:45)
  • Jumping with Symphony Sid (2:38)
  • Deep night (2:42)
  • Please be kind (3:11)
  • Smada (2:45)
  • Rock-skippin' at the Blue Note (2:27)
  • Tone parallel to Harlem (The Harlem suite) (13:48)
  • Bensonality (2:57)
  • Blues at sundown (2:41)
  • Duet (3:14)
  • Controversial suite (1 - Before my time ; 2 - Later) (10:24)
  • Azalea (3:06)
  • Vagabonds (3:10)
  • Something to live for (3:00).
Source acquisition
Bob Rickles Jazz Collection donated by Doris Rickles
Publisher no.
1282
OCLC
54941019
International Article Number
  • 3307517128225
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