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MUSICIAN HOMEPAGE http://www.dukeellington.com
MISCELLANEOUS Stereo
Duke Ellington – piano
Al Hall – bass
Harry "Sweets" Edison – trumpet
Johnny Hodges – alto sax
Jo Jones – drums
Sam Jones – bass
Les Spann - guitar
wabash blues – 6:25
basin street blues – 8:01
beale street blues – 7:35
weary blues – 6:54
st louis blues – 5:46
loveless love – 7:09
royal garden blues – 5:23
Several times in his career star alto-saxophone soloist Johnny Hodges struck out on his own
Only to return each time to Duke Ellington's band
There seemed to be a constant tension between them, though it was old hat by the time of this recording
In the enclosed notes, critic Michael Ullman examines this complex relationship, suggesting that the blues classics chosen for this program may have been neutral ground
A place where Ellington's unique piano playing could come to the fore and Hodges' irrepressible sensuality could have free rein
This is one of the very best small-group records Ellington ever made
A relaxed, perfectly integrated set of music that truly swings the blues
RECORDING February 20 – 26 1959 in New York City
ENGINEERING --
RE MASTERING George Marino
RE RELEASED January 2013
AVERAGE RATING 4 ½ Stars out of 5
MADE IN USA
STYLE Jazz / Swing / Blues
AVAILABLE as long as inventory stock
