Duke Ellington – The Private Collection (Volumes 1 To 5)

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington – 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.

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Genre	Classical
Style	Romantic, Modern, Contemporary, Chamber Music, String Ensemble
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	Deutsche Grammophon
Year	2001
Country	Europe
Format	CD