New York, New York
Duke Ellington
Engineer: Jorgen Vad,
Producer: Bjarne Busk, Anders Stefansen
Storyville, 2008
1 CD
Catalogue #: 1018402
EAN: 0717101840229
UPC: 717101840229
You save: 25%
Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Anita Moore, Neil Brookshire (vocals); Norris Turney (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Harold Minerve (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone); Russell Procope (clarinet, alto saxophone); Harold Ashby (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (clarinet, baritone saxophone); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Nelson Williams, John Coles, Money Johnson, Cookie Williams, Al Rubin, Dave Burns, Fred Stone, Mercer Ellington, Eddie Preston, Cat Anderson (trumpet); Cliff Heathers, Malcolm Taylor, Vince Prudente, Julian Priester, Tyree Glenn, Chuck Connors, Booty Wood (trombone); Wild Bill Davis (organ); Joe Benjamin (bass instrument); Rufus Jones (drum); Elayne Jones (timpani).
Duke Ellington was one of the most prolific recording artists in history. Whether revising past classics or working with new material, Ellington seemingly recorded every chance he got. The selections comprising NEW YORK, NEW YORK come from 1970-72, when his orchestra was at one of their peaks, and were recorded at studios in Germany, Italy, and yes, New York City. There are reworked hits here in addition to 13 compositions never heard before, proving that the Duke was a vital creative force until the end. While perhaps not the best place for a beginner, devotees will find much to enjoy here.
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Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington's gift for combining blues simplicity, gospel emotion, and sophisticated musical themes reflected a unique style that drew fans from around the world. From the 1920s to the 1970s, he created a huge body of work that ranks among the greatest contributions to American music. As a pianist, composer, and bandleader, Ellington contained multitudes: from solo recordings to orchestral works, from novelty songs to extended suites, from the sacred to the not-so-sacred. As Miles Davis once said, "All musicians should get down on their knees one day to thank Duke Ellington."
