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Duke Ellington - Ellington, Duke: Live From the 1956 Stratford Festival (LP)

Duke Ellington

2011
10 tracks
54 min
jazz

Ellington, Duke: Live From the 1956 Stratford Festival

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Duke Ellington's "Live From the 1956 Stratford Festival," a captivating journey through the heart of jazz, big band, swing, and cool jazz. This live album, released on April 1, 2011, by Music and Arts Programs of America, captures the essence of Ellington's genius in a 54-minute spectacle of musical brilliance. From the triumphant fanfare of "Hark, the Duke's Trumpets!" to the sultry allure of "Sophisticated Lady," each track is a testament to Ellington's unparalleled compositional skill and his band's virtuosic performance. The album features a mix of well-known standards like "Take the A Train" and "I Got It Bad," alongside lesser-known gems such as "Clarinet Melodrama" and "Harlem Suite." Ellington's ability to blend intricate arrangements with infectious rhythms is evident throughout, making this album a treasure trove for both longtime fans and newcomers to his music. The live setting adds an extra layer of energy and spontaneity, allowing you to experience the thrill of Ellington's music as it was meant to be heard—live and in concert.

Tracks

Hark, the Duke's Trumpets!Duke Ellington, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Ray Nance, W. Cook
3:46
Harlem Airshaft: Harlem Air ShaftDuke Ellington, Clark Terry
3:35
Clarinet MelodramaJimmy Hamilton, Jimmy Woode
5:51
Theme TrambeneJimmy Hamilton, Britt Woodman
3:49
Sophisticated LadyDuke Ellington, Harry Carney
4:10
Take the a TrainBilly Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Ray Nance, Paul Gonsalves
7:07
La Virgen de La MacarenaTraditional, Cat Anderson
5:07
Pretty and the Wolf (Also Known as Monologue)Duke Ellington, Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, Harry Carney
2:41
I Got It BadDuke Ellington, Johnny Hodges
4:59
Harlem SuiteDuke Ellington
13:19

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Ellington, Duke: Live From the 1956 Stratford Festival
Artist: Duke Ellington
Album release date: 1 apr 2011
Label: Music and Arts Programs of America
EAN: 017685461620
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 54 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

EAN

EAN: 017685461620

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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