Jazz / Classic Jazz
Duke Ellington - Piano, Producer
Bill Graham - Sax (Alto)
Bob Carlton - Music Consultant
Britt Woodman - Trombone
Clark Terry - Trumpet
Harold Baker - Trumpet
Harry Carney - Clarinet (Bass), Clarinet, Sax (Baritone)
Harry Hirsch - Producer
Herb Moelis Executive Producer
Jimmy Hamilton Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Woode Bass
John Sanders Trombone
Mel Fuhrman Executive Producer
Mercer Ellington Executive Producer
Nancy Stahl Illustrations
Ozzie Bailey Vocals
Paul Gonsalves Sax (Tenor)
Quentin Jackson Trombone
Ray Nance Trumpet, Vocals, Violin
Russell Procope Sax (Alto), Clarinet
Sam Woodyard Drums
Stanley Dance Executive Producer, Liner Notes
The second of ten CDs of previously unissued recordings of Duke Ellington, this set differs from the others by being from a single live session, a dance concert from 1958. The orchestra at the time boasted such stars as trumpeters Shorty Baker, Clark Terry and Ray Nance, trombonists Quentin Jackson and Britt Woodman and a superb saxophone section, although Johnny Hodges is temporarily absent. The music on this CD sticks to standards (some of which were not usually associated with Duke) and can be thought of as a live version of Indigos although the inclusion of some up-tempo material (including a totally ad-lib "Lady Be Good") adds more variety. A typically excellent example of 1958 Duke Ellington. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
