3 Essential Albums

~ Release by Duke Ellington (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Back to Back
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1Wabash Blues
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass [bass]:
Al Hall (on 1959-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-26)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-26)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-26)
instrumental recording of:
Wabash Blues (on 1959-02-26)
lyricist:
Dave Ringle
composer:
Fred Meinken
publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc. (on 1921-09-16)
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges6:30
2Basin Street Blues
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-20)
double bass [bass]:
Sam Jones (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-20)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-20)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-20)
instrumental recording of:
Basin Street Blues (on 1959-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
Spencer Williams (US jazz composer, pianist & singer)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges8:06
3Beale Street Blues
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-20)
double bass [bass]:
Sam Jones (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-20)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-20)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-20)
instrumental recording of:
Beale Street Blues (on 1959-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
William Christopher Handy
publisher:
Handy Bros. Music
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges7:39
4Weary Blues
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-20)
double bass [bass]:
Al Hall (on 1959-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-26)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-26)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-26)
recording of:
Weary Blues (on 1959-02-26)
lyricist:
George Cates and Mort Greene
composer:
Artie Matthews
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges6:59
5The St. Louis Blues
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-20)
double bass [bass]:
Sam Jones (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-20)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-20)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-20)
instrumental recording of:
St. Louis Blues (on 1959-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
William Christopher Handy (in 1913)
publisher:
Handy Bros. Music Co., Inc.
sub-publisher:
Reuter & Reuter Förlags AB
recording of:
St. Louis Blues (on 1959-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
William Christopher Handy (in 1913)
publisher:
Handy Bros. Music Co., Inc.
sub-publisher:
Reuter & Reuter Förlags AB
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges5:51
6Loveless Love
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-20)
double bass [bass]:
Sam Jones (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-20)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-20)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-20)
recording of:
Loveless Love (on 1959-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
William Christopher Handy
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges7:13
7Royal Garden Blues
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-20)
double bass [bass]:
Sam Jones (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-02-20)
guitar:
Leslie Spann (on 1959-02-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-20)
trumpet:
Harry Edison (on 1959-02-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-20)
recording of:
Royal Garden Blues (on 1959-02-20)
composer:
Clarence Williams (US jazz pianist, composer, singer and bandleader) (in 1919) and Spencer Williams (US jazz composer, pianist & singer) (in 1919)
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges5:24
2▼CD: Live at the Whitney
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1Opening Remarks
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:05
2Medley: Black and Tan Fantasy / Prelude to a Kiss / Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / Caravan
editor:
Michael Lundy
double bass [bass]:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live medley including a recording of:
Black and Tan Fantasy (on 1972-04-10)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Bubber Miley
live medley including a instrumental recording of:
Caravan (on 1972-04-10)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1936) and Juan Tizol (in 1936)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Duke Ellington Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Mills Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony and Lafleur Music Ltd. (from 1995-12-12 to present)
live medley including a recording of:
Caravan (on 1972-04-10)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1936) and Juan Tizol (in 1936)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Duke Ellington Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Mills Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony and Lafleur Music Ltd. (from 1995-12-12 to present)
live medley including a instrumental recording of:
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me (on 1972-04-10)
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell) (in 1943)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1943)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music) and Sony/ATV Harmony
version of:
Concerto for Cootie
live medley including a recording of:
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me (on 1972-04-10)
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell) (in 1943)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1943)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music) and Sony/ATV Harmony
version of:
Concerto for Cootie
live medley including a instrumental recording of:
Prelude to a Kiss (on 1972-04-10)
lyricist:
Irving Gordon (US songwriter) (in 1938) and Irving Mills (in 1938)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1938)
publisher:
J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd. and Lafleur Music Ltd.
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones6:51
3Meditation
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Meditation (on 1972-04-10)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:40
4A Mural From Two Perspectives
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:56
5Sophisticated Lady / Solitude
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Sophisticated Lady/Solitude
arranger:
A. Kostelanetz (conductor)
medley of:
Sophisticated Lady
medley of:
(In My) Solitude
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones4:45
6Soda Fountain Rag
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:19
7New World A-Coming
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
New World A-Comin’
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1943)
arranger:
Maurice Peress
publisher:
G. Schirmer Inc.
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones9:02
8Amour, Amour
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:41
9Soul Soothing Beach
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:51
10Lotus Blossom
editor:
Michael Lundy
double bass [bass]:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Lotus Blossom (on 1972-04-10)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:35
11Flamingo
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Flamingo
lyricist:
Edmund Anderson
composer:
Ted Grouya
publisher:
Edwin H. Morris & Company (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and Grouya Publishing Int.
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:35
12Le Sucrier Velors
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:45
13The Night Shepherd
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:45
14"C" Jam Blues
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
“C” Jam Blues (on 1972-04-10)
composer:
Barney Bigard and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1942)
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones3:04
15Mood Indigo
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Mood Indigo (1930 jazz composition and song)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1930)
composer:
Barney Bigard (in 1930) and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1930)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Indigo Mood Music, Mills Music, Inc., EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) (in 1930), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) (in 1930) and Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. (in 1930)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:06
16I'm Beginning to See the Light
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:23
17Dancers in Love
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Dancers in Love
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
The Perfume Suite
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones2:13
18Kixx
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Kixx
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones1:36
19Satin Doll
editor:
Michael Lundy
bass and double bass [bass]:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1972-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1972-04-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1972-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GRP Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label!)
recorded at:
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, New York, United States (on 1972-04-10)
edited at:
The Review Room in New York, New York, United States
live instrumental recording of:
Satin Doll (on 1972-04-10)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1953)
additional composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1953)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1953)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Duke Ellington Music, Tempo Music, Inc. (Duke Ellington’s music publishing company) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
recording of:
Satin Doll
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1953)
additional composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1953)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1953)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Duke Ellington Music, Tempo Music, Inc. (Duke Ellington’s music publishing company) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Duke Ellington, Joe Benjamin, Rufus Jones3:07
3▼CD: Soul Call
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1La Plus Belle Africaine
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-28)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-28)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-28)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-28), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-28) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-28)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-28) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-28), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-28), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-28) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-28)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
live recording of:
La Plus Belle Africaine (on 1966-07-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra14:01
2West Indian Pancake
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-27)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-27)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-27)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-27)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-27)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-27), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-27) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-27)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-27)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-27) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-27)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-27), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-27), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-27) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-27)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra4:41
3Soul Call
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-28)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-28)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-28)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-28), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-28) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-28)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-28) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-28), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-28), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-28) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-28)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:09
4Skin Deep
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-27)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-27)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-27)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-27)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-27)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-27), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-27) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-27)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-27)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-27) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-27)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-27), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-27), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-27) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-27)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
live recording of:
Skin Deep (on 1966-07-27)
composer:
Louie Bellson
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra13:04
5Jam With Sam
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-27)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-27)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-27)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-27)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-27)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-27), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-27) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-27)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-27)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-27) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-27)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-27), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-27), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-27) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-27)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
live recording of:
Jam With Sam (on 1966-07-27)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:39
6Sophisticated Lady
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-27)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-27)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-27)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-27)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-27)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-27), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-27) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-27)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-27)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-27) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-27)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-27), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-27), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-27) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-27)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
live recording of:
Sophisticated Lady (on 1966-07-27)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish and Irving Mills (in 1932)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1932)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music (ended), Mills Music, Inc. (ended), EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (until 2007-05) and Sony/ATV Harmony (from 2007-05 to present)
part of:
Sophisticated Ladies (1981 musical)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra4:20
7Wings and Things
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-29)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-29)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-29)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-29)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-29)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-29), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-29) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-29)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-29)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-29) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-29)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-29), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-29), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-29) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-29)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-29)
recording of:
Wings and Things (on 1966-07-29)
composer:
Johnny Hodges
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:00
8The Opener
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-27)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-27)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-27)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-27)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-27)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-27), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-27) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-27)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-27)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-27) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-27)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-27), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-27), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-27) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-27)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:17
9Caravan
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-26)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-26)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-26)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-26)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-26), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-26) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-26)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-26) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-26), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-26), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-26) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-26)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-26)
recording of:
Caravan (on 1966-07-26)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1936) and Juan Tizol (in 1936)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Duke Ellington Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Mills Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony and Lafleur Music Ltd. (from 1995-12-12 to present)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra6:18
10Kinda Dukish / Rockin' in Rhythm
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-27)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-27)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-27)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-27)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-27)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-27), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-27) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-27)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-27)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-27) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-27)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-27), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-27), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-27) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-27)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-27)
live medley including a recording of:
Kinda Dukish (on 1966-07-27)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
live medley including a recording of:
Rockin’ in Rhythm (on 1966-07-27)
composer:
Harry Carney, Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
is based on:
Kinda Dukish
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra5:56
11Such Sweet Thunder
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-28)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-28)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-28)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-28), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-28) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-28)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-28) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-28), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-28), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-28) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-28)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
live recording of:
Such Sweet Thunder (on 1966-07-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:37
12Madness in Great Ones
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-28)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-28)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-28)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-28), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-28) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-28)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-28) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-28), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-28), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-28) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-28)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
live recording of:
Madness in Great Ones (on 1966-07-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra4:42
13Main Stem
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-28)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-28)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-28)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-28), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-28) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-28)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-28) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-28), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-28), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-28) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-28)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
live recording of:
Main Stem (on 1966-07-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra4:22
14Take The "A" Train
recorded in:
Juan-les-Pins, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (on 1966-07-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-07-28)
bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-07-28)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-07-28)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-07-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1966-07-28), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-07-28) and Russell Procope (on 1966-07-28)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-07-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-07-28) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-07-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1966-07-28), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-07-28), Herbie Jones (on 1966-07-28) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-07-28)
conductor:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-07-28)
live recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill) (on 1966-07-28)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra5:14

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part of:3 Essential Albums (Reissue series, 3 CDs of one selected artist) (number: 0600753764862) (order: 6)