Jazz / Big Band, Swing, Early Jazz
Here's instant relief for those who need a quick shot of classic Duke Ellington in the form of 25 recordings made between December 1927 and May 1940 that map the development of this superb big band from the close of the Bubber Miley period to the dawn of what has since come to be called the Blanton-Webster band (so named for the combined presence and influence of string bassist Jimmy Blanton and tenor saxophonist Ben Webster). Duke Ellington's orchestra was the definitive, breathing embodiment of big-band jazz for about 50 years; a perusal of his collective personnel listing can provide newcomers with plenty of clues for further exploration (begin by feeding your search engine the following names: Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, Juan Tizol, Barney Bigard, and Wellman Braud). Vocalists heard on this collection are Ozie Ware, Dick Robertson, and the divine Ivie Anderson. ~ arwulf arwulf, All Music Guide
Credits
Name Credits
Arthur Whetsol Trumpet
Barney Bigard Clarinet, Clarinet (Tenor)
Ben Webster Sax (Tenor)
Bubber Miley Trumpet
Cootie Williams Trumpet
Dick Robertson Vocals
Duke Ellington Piano
Fred Guy Guitar, Banjo
Freddie Jenkins Trumpet
Harold Baker Trumpet
Harry Carney Sax (Alto), Clarinet, Baritone Clarinet
Hayes Alvis Bass
Ivie Anderson Vocals
Jimmy Blanton Bass
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton Trombone
Joe Garland Sax (Tenor)
Johnny Hodges Sax (Alto), Clarinet, Sax (Soprano)
Juan Tizol Trombone, Vocals
Jungle Band Performer
Louis Metcalf Trumpet
Maurice Chevalier Photography
Otto Hardwick Sax (Baritone), Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Ozie Ware Vocals
Rex Stewart Cornet
Rudy Jackson Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Sonny Greer Drums
Wallace Jones Trumpet
Wellman Braud Bass |
