Duke Ellington And His Orchestra

Masterpieces By Ellington

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Duke Ellington's harmonic sophistication and orchestral imagination revolutionized jazz composition, and this collection distills some of his most enduring creations. "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady," and "Solitude" rank among the most covered standards in American music—pieces that transformed popular song through Ellington's gift for melancholic textures and subtle coloration. These recordings capture the elegance and complexity that define his mid-century orchestra, where every voice in the ensemble serves the larger architectural vision. Analogue Productions' reissue on vinyl restores warmth and dimension to these classic sessions, letting you hear the interplay between Ellington's piano, the brasses, and his players' individual voices with renewed clarity. For anyone interested in how jazz became a vehicle for genuine compositional depth, these masterpieces remain essential listening.

Item Details+
Genre Jazz
Style Swing, Big Band, Vocal
Media Mint (M)
Sleeve Mint (M)
Description Sealed, could also be the 2021 reissue. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Label Analogue Productions
Year 2014
Country US
Format LP
Tracklist+

A1. Mood Indigo 15:15

A2. Sophisticated Lady 11:20

B1. The Tattooed Bride 11:40

B2. Solitude 8:15

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