Jazz
Recorded June 21, 1974
Joe Pass - Guitar
Bobby Durham - Drums
Ray Brown - Bass
* Benny Green - Liner Notes
* Joe Tarantino - Mastering
* Norman Granz - Original Recording Producer, Producer
* Phil Stern - Cover Photo, Photography
* Tamaki Beck - Mastering Engineer
Recorded just a month after Duke Ellington's death, this tribute album (reissued on CD) features guitarist Joe Pass (just beginning to become famous), bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Bobby Durham jamming on eight Ellington tunes and "Caravan" (which was penned by one of Duke's key sidemen, Juan Tizol). The interplay between the three musicians is quite impressive, and Pass' mastery of the guitar is obvious (he didn't really need the other sidemen). Highlights include "In a Mellow Tone," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)." Recommended.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
