Release Date: 07 July 2003
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101832422
Genres: Jazz  
Release Date: 07 July 2003
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101832422
Genres: Jazz  
Description
This previously unissued Duke Ellington Orchestra CD contains 24 numbers (66 minutes, including two 9-minute suites), recorded live in Munich, Germany, in 1958. The band consists of practically the same musicians who play much of the same music as performed on Ellington’s famous come-back concert/album, "Newport, 1956". The music performed on the CD is entirely from the Ellington/Billy Strayhorn songbook. Featured soloists are Johnny Hodges (alto sax), Paul Gonsalves (tenor sax), Harry Carney (baritone sax), Clark Terry (trumpet), Britt Woodman (trombone) and Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet). The musicians are obviously having a ball and playing at the top of their powers; there is never a dull moment with many fine solos: check out Johnny Hodges on "Jeep’s Blues".
Tracklisting
Sophisticated Ladies
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Rosa Passos
Peter Vuust Quartet
Carsten Dahl Ensemble
Danish Radio Big Band
Thomas Fonnesbaek
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus & Max Roach
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington