The Private Collection (Volumes 1 To 5)
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Duke Ellington's The Private Collection gathers studio recordings from across his vast catalog, offering a panoramic view of the maestro's compositional genius and his orchestra's crystalline precision during the mid-fifties. These sessions capture Ellington at a particularly fertile moment—his orchestra had reached an almost telepathic cohesion, and his pen was as restless as ever, moving between blues variations, sentimental ballads, and intricate ensemble pieces with characteristic grace. From the bluesy swagger of "March 19th Blues" to the sophisticated chromatic wandering of "Prelude To A Kiss," these recordings showcase why Ellington remained jazz's supreme architect: never content with formula, always attentive to the particular colors and personalities within his band. This five-volume collection is essential listening for anyone wanting to understand how one of music's greatest composers worked in real time, away from the concert hall fanfare, in the focused intimacy of the studio.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Big Band |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Unidisc |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | Canada |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
The Private Collection Volume One: Studio Sessions, Chicago 1956
1-1. March 19th Blues 5:24
1-2. Feet Bone 2:40
1-3. In A Sentimental Mood 3:02
1-4. Discontented 2:58
1-5. Jump For Joy 1:49
1-6. Just Scratchin' The Surface 3:01
1-7. Prelude To A Kiss 3:25
1-8. Miss Lucy 3:12
1-9. Uncontrived 5:11
1-10. Satin Doll 2:30
1-11. Do Not Disturb 2:42
1-12. Love You Madly 3:19
1-13. Short Sheet Cluster 2:33
1-14. Moon Mist 3:24
1-15. Long Time Blues 8:34
The Private Collection Volume Two: Dance Concerts, California 1958
2-1. Main Stem 3:26
2-2. Dancing In The Dark 4:22
2-3. Stompy Jones 3:36
2-4. Time On My Hands 4:36
2-5. Stomping At The Savoy 5:28
2-6. Sophisticated Lady 3:41
2-7. Take The "A" Train (Instrumental) 4:28
2-8. All Heart 3:45
2-9. Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' 4:15
2-10. Take The "A" Train (Vocal) 3:43
2-11. Where Or When 4:29
2-12. The Mooche 5:42
2-13. One O'Clock Jump 6:13
2-14. Autumn Leaves 6:44
2-15. Oh! Lady Be Good 4:20
2-16. Things Ain't What They Used To Be 1:33
The Private Collection Volume Three: Studio Sessions, New York 1962
3-1. ESP 4:41
3-2. Blue, Too / The Shepherd 4:02
3-3. Tune Up 3:20
3-4. Take It Slow 2:54
3-5. Telstar 2:29
3-6. To Know You Is To Love You 2:28
3-7. Like Late 3:37
3-8. Major 4:02
3-9. Minor 1:54
3-10. "G" For Groove 4:12
3-11. The Lonely Ones 2:50
3-12. Monk's Dream 2:23
3-13. Frère Monk 2:20
3-14. Cordon Bleu 4:16
3-15. New Concerto For Cootie 2:28
3-16. September 12th Blues 5:03
The Private Collection Volume Four: Studio Sessions, New York 1963
4-1. Bad Woman 4:28
4-2. Jeep's Blues 4:05
4-3. Stoona 4:32
4-4. Serenade To Sweden 2:34
4-5. Harmony In Harlem 4:16
4-6. Action In Alexandria 2:26
4-7. Tajm 3:18
4-8. Isfahan 3:16
4-9. Killian's Lick 4:28
4-10. Blousons Noir 3:44
4-11. Élysée 2:22
4-12. Butter And Oleo 4:34
4-13. Got Nobody Now 2:34
4-14. M.G. 2:49
4-15. Blue Rose 2:44
4-16. July 18th Blues 5:30
The Private Collection Volume Five: The Suites, New York 1968 and 1970
5-1: The Degas Suite 27:24
5-2: The River 43:45
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