Jazz / Big Band, Swing, Classic Jazz
Duke Ellington - Piano
Alba Acevedo - Design
Arthur Whetsol - Trumpet
Barney Bigard Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Bubber Miley Trumpet
Bud Katzel Project Director
Cootie Williams Trumpet
Frank Driggs Photography
Fred Guy Banjo
Freddie Jenkins Trumpet
Harry Carney Sax (Alto)
Joe Tricky Sam Nanton Trombone
Johnny Hodges Clarinet, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto)
Juan Tizol Trombone (Valve)
Louis Metcalf Trumpet
Orrin Keepnews Producer
Otto Hardwick Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Clarinet, Sax (Bass)
Prince Robinson Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Sonny Greer Drums, Tambourine
Steve Lasker Reissue Producer, Liner Notes
Wellman Braud Bass
Drawn from Duke Ellington's earliest recordings for Brunswick and Vocalion labels, The Best of Early Ellington is an excellent single-disc sampler that offers some of his most famous songs -- including "Mood Indigo" and "East St. Louis Toodle-oo," as well as "Creole Rhapsody," his first extended composition -- in their first recorded versions. Although jazz purists would prefer complete box sets, The Best of Early Ellington works as a terrific introduction for neophytes and casual fans. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide |
