Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Title: Live in Zurich Switzerland 2 5 1950 Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Tcb Music Original Release Date: 1/1/2008 Re-Release Date: 2/12/2008 Album Type: Import Genres: Jazz, Pop Style: Swing Jazz Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 725095430623, 0725095430623, 072509543062 |
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 | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Live in Zurich Switzerland 2 5 1950 Genres: Jazz, Pop
The 1950 edition of Duke Ellington's famous orchestra offered an extremely intensive and emotionally deep performance. Ellington's orchestra must be termed "unique," for it preceded all others at that time. Soloists like R... more » |
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Album Description The 1950 edition of Duke Ellington's famous orchestra offered an extremely intensive and emotionally deep performance. Ellington's orchestra must be termed "unique," for it preceded all others at that time. Soloists like Ray Nance, Ernie Royal, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Lawrence Brown, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ellington's alter ego Billy Strayhorn offered great performances--the same way they would for another 25 years! Only long-time drummer Sonny Greer, who suffered from "burn-out syndrome," had to be supported by drummer b>Butch Ballard. A considerable amount of these arrangements were written by the leader for the respective soloist, all of them great personalities. Add the beautiful soprano voice of the lovely Kay Davis, and you'll get an idea of a perfect performance by the best orchestra of that time. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsGood buy for Ellington collectors G. Gardner | Mt. Rainier, MARYLAND USA | 02/25/2008 (4 out of 5 stars) "Excellent sound, from a well-preserved tape with a little judicious "sweetening" added by the producers. The band is in fine form, the soloists are well-miked and the audience is responsive. Nice performances of the some the "standards", a fine version of "Tattooed Bride" (but then I never get tired of this piece), "Frankie and Johnny" recast with Ray Nance and Jimmy Hamilton, an excellent version of "How High the Moon" with guest Don Byas, "'Swonderful" featuring Shorty Baker and Al Killian, an elegant turn by Billy Strayhorn on "A Train", Harry Carney's "Paradise" and a lovely Johnny Hodges feature, "Velvet Blue". Butch Ballard is a bit heavy-handed at times, but he doesn't spoil the drive and swing of the band. Altogether a great release, with some familiar tunes well performed and some rarities. Worthy of repeat plays and the purchase!"
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