The Treasury Shows Vol. 13
Duke Ellington
Producer: Jerry Valburn
Storyville, 2008
2 CD
Catalogue #: 903 9013
EAN: 0717101901326
UPC: 717101901326
You save: 20%
Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Ray Nance (vocals, violin, trumpet); Albert Hibbler, Joya Sherrill, Kay Davis (vocals); Fred Guy (guitar); Harry Carney (clarinet, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick (alto saxophone); Al Sears (tenor saxophone); Taft Jordan, Shelton Hemphill, Cat Anderson (trumpet); Rex Stewart (cornet); Joseph Nanton, Lawrence Brown , Claude Jones (trombone); Billy Strayhorn (piano); Junior Raglin (bass instrument); Sid Catlett, Sonny Greer (drums).
Arrangers: Duke Ellington; Billy Strayhorn.
Up until the '50s, live concert broadcast from studios, clubs, and concert halls were commonplace. This volume of THE TREASURY SHOWS captures the Ellington orchestra live from New York's 400 Restaurant, as well as from clubs in Chicago and southern California, with the years covered spanning the early `40's to mid-`50's. The early-to-mid-`50s edition of the Duke's orchestra was one of his very best, with top-level soloists, classy compositions, and elegant swing, mixing his famous hits with lesser-known gems. There are also some brief commercials for U.S. Savings Bonds scattered throughout. Not the best set for those new to Ellington, but history-minded enthusiasts will find this a treasure-trove.
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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."
