American Legends, Vol. 8

Duke Ellington, American Legends (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 5, 1996)
• Label: Delta
• ASIN: B000001VCC
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,530 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I'm Beginning To See The Light

2. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

4. I Got It Bad, & That Ain't Good

5. Take The 'A' Train

6. It Don't Mean A Thing (If You Ain't Got That Swing)

7. St. Louis Blues

8. Mood Indigo

9. Echoes Of Harlem

10. Harlem

11. Delta Serenade

12. Caravan

Customer Reviews

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3.0 out of 5 stars Edward Ellington - American legend, August 19, 2009

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This review is from: American Legends, Vol. 8 (Audio CD)

DELTA LASERLIGHT's American Legends series was produced in 1996 by Rod McKuen. Cover art is of US commemorative stamps issued ten years earlier.

The four-page insert included with this Duke Ellington edition has little more than a brief bio and playlist-- no recording dates, personnel, etc.

Source material is degraded 78s and LPs. Depending on the track, surface hiss, groove lathe, crackle and other imperfections are apparent. None of the monaural sides (some older than others) is without flaw. A lone stereo recording, the 14 minute "Harlem" suite fares better in this regard.

Duke fans who can tolerate less-than-perfect transfers will still find this low-priced album satisfactory. Ideal listening place might be an automobile. Not recommended for headphone usage.

TOTAL PLAYING TIME: 55:52