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Solos, Duets and Trios [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Duke Ellington

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Audio CD (May 15, 1990)
Original Release Date: May 25, 1990
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Bluebird
ASIN: B000002W2W
Also Available in: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,924 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Tonk (1990 Remastered) Duke Ellington;Billy Strayhorn 2:48 $0.99

2. Drawing Room Blues (Remastered 1990) Duke Ellington;Billy Strayhorn 3:39 $0.99

3. Frankie And Johnny Duke Ellington;Alvin Raglin;William Greer 2:41 $0.99

4. Jumpin' Room Only Duke Ellington;Alvin Raglin;William Greer 2:35 $0.69

5. Lot's O' Fingers Duke Ellington 2:04 $0.99

6. Dear Old Southland (Take 1) Duke Ellington 3:19 $0.99

7. Solitude (1999 Remastered - Take 1) Duke Ellington 3:30 $0.99

8. Solitude (1999 Remastered - Take 2) Duke Ellington 3:19 $0.99

9. Lotus Blossom (Remastered 1990) Duke Ellington 3:57 $0.99

10. Pitter Panther Patter (1999 Remastered - Take 1) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 3:07 $0.99

11. Pitter Panther Patter (1999 Remastered - Take 2) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 3:02 $0.99

12. Body and Soul (1999 Remastered - Take 1) Duke Ellington 3:04 $0.99

13. Body and Soul (1999 Remastered - Take 2) Duke Ellington 3:07 $0.99

14. Body and Soul (1999 Remastered - Take 3) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 3:11 $0.99

15. Sophisticated Lady (1999 RemasteredTake 1) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 2:55 $0.99

16. Sophisticated Lady (1999 Remastered - Take 2) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 2:46 $0.99

17. Mr. J.B. Blues (Take 1) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 3:05 $0.99

18. Mr. J.B. Blues (Take 2) Duke Ellington;Jimmie Blanton 3:12 $0.99

19. House Of Lords (Remastered) Duke Ellington 5:39 $0.99

20. The Second Portrait of the Lion (Remastered) Duke Ellington 4:08 $0.69

21. Take The "A" Train (1990 Remastered) Duke Ellington 2:19 $0.99

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4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Piano, February 13, 2002

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Ellington was always modest about his pianistic ability, and the few albums he made featuring the piano are often criticised as insubstantial efforts. This CD, a compilation of small group recordings made between 1932 - 1967 for RCA, shows him to have been a fine performer.

Tracks 1 - 2 are 1945 duets with Billy Strayhorn. Both are delightful, with "Tonk" having strong hints of Shostakovich's "jazz" style. 3-4 are trios from 1946. Track 5 from 1932 shows Ellington the strider, essentially derivative of Luckey Roberts and Willie the Lion Smith but without their technique. 6 - 8 are pleasant medium paced swing solos from 1941. Track 9, the best of the solo tracks, is a beautiful 1967 tribute to Strayhorn, catching Ellington at his most intimate and romantic.

The heart of the CD is tracks 10 - 18, the classic Ellington - Blanton duets of 1941. They are rather a mixed bag - Blanton's bowed melody statement on "Body and Soul" will not be to everyone's taste, but they are important recordings.

The final three tracks, from the 1965 Pittsburg Jazz Festival are fun but not essential Ellington. Track 19 is an Ellington / Hines duet, a respectful meeting with none of the potential fireworks delivered. Track 20 features some of Ellington's latterday stride along with a more typically rhapsodic central section, whilst the final track is a trio version of Ellington's familiar piano introduction, which comes to a halt just as one expects the orchestra to join in.

A good introduction to the evolution of Ellington's piano style - recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best CD in the world, July 24, 1999

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This is the best CD you will ever by. It is way better than any band today

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