The Complete Standard Transcriptions
Duke Ellington was jazz's greatest composer-bandleader, creating an unmatched body of work. These Complete Standard Transcriptions capture Ellington's orchestra performing jazz standards—not his original compositions, but interpretations that showcase his orchestra's unparalleled artistry. This two-CD set documents how Ellington and his musicians reimagined familiar material. Expect sophisticated arrangements, stellar soloists, and the indefinable elegance that Ellington's orchestra always brought to everything they played. The band swings with grace and precision, the sound pristine. This set reveals why Ellington's orchestra stood apart—their musicianship was simply unmatched.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Big Band Swing |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Soundies |
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | US |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Big Band, Swing
- Label:
- Soundies
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 1999
- 1-1. Frenesi 3:05
- 1-2. Until Tonight 2:55
- 1-3. West Indian Stomp 2:55
- 1-4. Love And I 2:45
- 1-5. John Hardy 2:20
- 1-6. Take The "A" Train 2:55
- 1-7. I Hear A Rhapsody 4:05
- 1-8. Bounce 1:20
- 1-9. It's Sad But True 3:05
- 1-10. Madame Will Drop Her Shawl 2:05
- 1-11. Clementine 2:50
- 1-12. Chelsea Bridge 3:00
- 1-13. Love Like This Can't Last 2:25
- 1-14. After All 3:00
- 1-15. The Girl In My Dreams 3:30
- 2-1. Jumpin' Pumpkins 3:25
- 2-2. Frankie And Johnnie 3:05
- 2-3. Flamingo 3:15
- 2-4. Bakiff 4:20
- 2-5. Stomp Caprice 2:00
- 2-6. Bugle Breaks 2:50
- 2-7. You And I 2:15
- 2-8. Have You Changed 2:50
- 2-9. Rain Check 2:30
- 2-10. Blue Serge 3:20
- 2-11. Moon Mist 2:30
- 2-12. I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire 3:05
- 2-13. Easy Street 2:40
- 2-14. Perdido 1:55
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