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Duke Ellington —
Carnegie Hall Concerts – 1943 to 1947 (8CD set) ... CD Prestige (Italy), Mid 1940s. Used 8CD ... Out Of Stock
Features 4 complete concerts – including the premier performance of Ellington's "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite. (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
Carnegie Hall Concerts – December 1947 ... CD Prestige, 1947. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
With Harold Baker, Lawerence Brown, Harry Carney, Kay Davis, Tyree Glenn, Sonny Greer, Fred Guy, Al Killian, Jimmy Hamilton, Shelton Hemphill, Al Hibber, Johnny Hodges, Claude Jones, Ray Nance, Oscar Pettiford, Russell Procope, Junior Raglin, Al Sears, and Francis Williams. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Carnegie Hall Concerts – January 1943 ... CD Prestige, 1943. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
Recorded in January of 1943 – with Ellington on piano, Ray Nance on trumpet and violin, Rex Stewart and Harold Baker on trumpets, Juan Tizol and Lawrence Brown on trombones, Johnny Hodges on alto, and Ben Webster on tenor. (Jazz) CD
(Artwork has light age spots.)
Duke Ellington —
Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1924 to 1927 ... CD Classics (France), Mid/Late 20s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Bubber Miley, Tricky Sam, Sonny Greer, Otto Hardwick, Don Redman, Charlie Irvis, Rudy Jackson, and June Clark. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1938. Used ... $19.99
A great entry in the series that includes both tracks issued under Ellington's own name and dates led by regular band members Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Barney Bigard. (Jazz) CD
Also available Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1938 (CDr pressing) ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1938. Used ... $6.99
A great entry in the series that includes both tracks issued under Ellington's own name and dates led by regular band members Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Barney Bigard. (Jazz) CD
Also available Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1938 ... CD 19.99(CDr pressing – priced accordingly.)
Duke Ellington —
Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1940 ... CD Classics (France), 1940. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Rex Stewart, Cootie Williams, Johnny Hodges, Herb Jeffries, Tricky Sam, Harry Carney, Barney Bigard, and Ben Webster. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1946 ... CD Classics (France), 1946. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1946 to 1947 ... CD Classics (France), 1946/1947. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Chronological Duke Ellington – 1935 to 1936 ... CD Classics (France), Mid 30s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Brunswick and Columbia sides – includes "In A Sentimental Mood" , "Moonlight Fiesta (Porto Rican Chaos)", "Showboat Shuffle", "Truckin", "Clarinet Lament", and the four part "Reminiscing In Tempo". 23 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Chronological Duke Ellington – 1939 to 1940 ... CD Classics (France), 1939/1940. Used ... $18.99
Notable sidemen include Ben Webster, Jimmy Blanton, Ivie Anderson, Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Cootie Williams, and Tricky Sam. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, original Classics pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Complete 1936 to 1940 Variety, Vocalion, & Okeh Small Group Sessions (7CD set) ... CD Sony/Mosaic, Late 30s. Used 7CDs ... Out Of Stock
A great side of Duke Ellington's genius – smaller group settings for his key players – originally issued on 78s on a variety of labels – some under Ellington's name, and also under the names of Cootie Williams, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Rex Stewart, and others! The set is ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Complete Capitol Recordings Of Duke Ellington (5CD set) ... CD Capitol/Mosaic, Early 50s. Used 5CD ... Out Of Stock
Great Ellington material – including rare tracks and unissued numbers too – a mixture of rare trio recordings and large group work! Some material appeared on the albums Duke Plays Ellington, Premiered By Ellington, Ellington 55, Dance To The Duke, and Ellington Showcase – plus ... (Jazz) read more CD
(CONDITION NOTES: Only includes jewel cases and discs –box and book not included.)
Duke Ellington —
Complete Columbia Studio Album Collection 1951 to 1958 (9CD set) ... CD Columbia/Sony/Music On CD (Netherlands), 1950s. Used 9 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Phoenix (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
Duke Ellington on piano, Johnny Hodges and Rick Henderson on alto saxophone, Russell Procope on alto saxophone and clarinet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor saxophone, Jimmy Hamilton on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, and Quentin Jackson on trombone, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Complete Ellington Indigos ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Jazz Beat (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
Duke Ellington on piano, Johnny Hodges and Rick Henderson on alto saxophone, Russell Procope on alto saxophone and clarinet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor saxophone, Jimmy Hamilton on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, and Quentin Jackson on trombone, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Complete Ellington Indigos ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Complete Legendary Fargo Concert – 60th Anniversary Edition ... CD Definitive (Spain), 1940. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A great documentation of this rare live set from 1940 – one of the best slices of Ellington from the time! Johnny Hodges on alto sax, Duke Ellington on piano, Harry Carney on baritone sax and clarinet, Jimmy Blanton on bass, Otto Hardwick on alto sax and clarinet, Barney Bigard on tenor sax ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Cornell University – Second Set ... CD Music Masters, 1948. Used ... Out Of Stock
A live recording from Cornell University, features Johnny Hodges on alto, plus Ben Webster on tenor. (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
Duke – The Essential Collection – 1927 to 1962 (3CD set) ... CD Columbia, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/Early 60s. Used 3 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really nice set – arranged chronologically – with one disc devoted to Ellington's pre-war 78 rpm recordings, and two discs pulled from his classic Columbia LPs. 66 tracks total, plus a great booklet with detailed notes on each track. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some light wear.)
Fantasy/OJC, 1962. Used ... $5.99
A very cool date from Duke Ellington – one that's based strongly around the talents of tenorist Paul Gonsalves – always a key member of the Ellington ensemble, and quite a leader on his own in the 60s! The lineup is a familiar version of the Ellington orchestra – but the setting's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Vol 5 – 1945 ... CD Circle, 1945. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington on piano with Rex Stewart on cornet, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Taft Jordan & Ray Nance on trumpets, Joe Nanton, Claude Jones & Lawerence Brown on trombones, Jimmy Hamilton on clarinet & tenor sax, Johnny Hodges & Otto Hardwick on alto saxophones, Al Sears on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington – Fargo, North Dakota, November 7, 1940 ... CD Jazz Classics, 1940. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Johnny Hodges on alto sax, Duke Ellington on piano, Harry Carney on baritone sax & clarinet, Jimmy Blanton on bass, Otto Hardwick on alto sax & clarinet, Barney Bigard on tenor sax & clarinet, Sonny Greer on drums, Freddy Guy on guitar & whistle, Ben Webster on tenor sax, Juan Tizol ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Classics, 1940. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99 5.99
The Duke takes his famous orchestra – including Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Barney Bigard, and Jimmy Blanton – to Fargo, North Dakota. The complete concert features performances of "Stompy Jones", "Ferryboat Serenade", "Sepia Panorama", "Slap ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1990 Vintage Jazz Classics pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington – The Reprise Studio Recordings (5CD set) (no box or book) ... CD Reprise/Mosaic, Early 60s. Used 5 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Includes material from the albums Afro-Bossa, Symphonic Ellington, Ellington 65, Mary Poppins, Ellington 66, Will The Big Bands Ever Come Back, Concert In The Virgin Islands, Duke Ellington's Greatest Hits, Recollections Of The Big Band Era, and Duke Ellington's Violin Session. (Jazz) CD
(Please note that this set does not include the outer box or book, just the CDs in individual jewel cases.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington At Fargo Live – 1940 (Complete) (Jazz Heritage pressing) ... CD Jazz Heritage, 1940. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Hodges on alto sax, Duke Ellington on piano, Harry Carney on baritone sax and clarinet, Jimmy Blanton on bass, Otto Hardwick on alto sax and clarinet, Barney Bigard on tenor sax and clarinet, Sonny Greer on drums, Freddy Guy on guitar and whistle, Ben Webster on tenor sax, Juan Tizol, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1958. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Not the famous album of the same name – which also had studio material – but instead the complete concert from the opening night of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival mostly unreleased tracks – 21 numbers in all! Includes performances with Gerry Mulligan and Mahalia Jackson. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Live At The Newport Jazz Festival 1959 ... CD EmArcy (Japan), 1959. Used ... $12.99
A rare slice of Duke Ellington at Newport in the 50s – recorded live at the festival in 1959, but unlike other sessions of the time, never issued on record! The set remained unissued until Duke's 90th birthday, and it's a great discovery that easily matches the strength of Ellington's larger ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins ... CD Impulse, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A legendary meeting of two classic jazz talents late in their careers – in a setting that's ideal to bring out all the complexity of their well-honed genius! The approach of the album is mostly an Ellington one – as the group features some of Duke's stalwarts, like Ray Nance on trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print original pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins ... CD Impulse, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A legendary meeting of two classic jazz talents late in their careers – in a setting that's ideal to bring out all the complexity of their well-honed genius! The approach of the album is mostly an Ellington one – as the group features some of Duke's stalwarts, like Ray Nance on trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed 1995 digipak pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins ... CD Impulse, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary meeting of two classic jazz talents late in their careers – in a setting that's ideal to bring out all the complexity of their well-honed genius! The approach of the album is mostly an Ellington one – as the group features some of Duke's stalwarts, like Ray Nance on trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, digipak case has some edgewear.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington's Greatest Hits ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Satin Doll", "Take The A Train", "Solitude", "C Jam Blues", "Perdido", "Prelude To A Kiss", and more. (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
Duke's Joint ... CD Buddha, Mid 40s. Used ... $1.99
Columbia/Legacy, Late 30s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
A collection of small group recordings with Duke Ellington's sidemen – tracks recorded by groups led by Rex Stewart on cornet, Barney Bigard on clarinet, Cootie Williams on trumpet, and Johnny Hodges on alto. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Early Ellington – The Complete Brunswick & Vocalion Recordings Of Duke Ellington 1926 to 1931 (3CD set) ... CD Decca/GRP/Jazz Heritage, Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Music from Duke Ellington And His Kentucky Club Orchestra, The Washingtonians, Traymore Orchestra, Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra, The Hotsy Totsy Gang, the Jungle Gang, Bill Robinson accompanied by Irving Mills and His Hotsy Totsy Gang, The Six Jolly Jesters, and Earl Jackson And His ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Early Ellington – The Complete Brunswick & Vocalion Recordings Of Duke Ellington, 1926 to 1931 ... CD 11.99
Duke Ellington —
Early Ellington – The Complete Brunswick & Vocalion Recordings Of Duke Ellington, 1926 to 1931 ... CD Decca/GRP, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used 3 CDs ... $11.99
Music from Duke Ellington And His Kentucky Club Orchestra, The Washingtonians, Traymore Orchestra, Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra, The Hotsy Totsy Gang, the Jungle Gang, Bill Robinson accompanied by Irving Mills and His Hotsy Totsy Gang, The Six Jolly Jesters, and Earl Jackson And His ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Early Ellington 1927 to 1934 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Black & Tan Fantasy", "Creole Love Call", "Black Beauty", "Flaming Youth", "Cotton Club Stomp", and "Ring Dem Bells" – 22 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Reprise/Collectables, 1965. Used ... $5.99
Duke Ellington —
Ellington At Newport ... CD Columbia, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first albums to ever issue recordings made at the Newport Jazz Festival – quite a big hit, and the beginning of a real trend in jazz! The set's also some great work by Duke – free to perform in a setting that's not bound by some of the time restrictions of earlier years, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Ellington At Newport 1956 – Complete ... CD Columbia, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
One of the first albums to ever issue recordings made at the Newport Jazz Festival – quite a big hit, and the beginning of a real trend in jazz! The set's also some great work by Duke – free to perform in a setting that's not bound by some of the time restrictions of earlier years, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ellington At Newport ... LP 19.99
Duke Ellington —
Ellington Jazz Party ... CD 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very nice work from one of Ellington's revival periods – when he was signed to Columbia in the late 50s, and recording some of the best work of his career. This set moves past the modernism of some of Duke's other sessions at the time, and offers a more straight-ahead set in true "jazz ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Ellington Plays Strayhorn ... CD Indigo (UK), Late 30s/1940s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features "(I Want) Something To Live For", "I'm Checkin' Out, Go'om Bye", "Grievin'", "Day Dream", "Lament For Javanette", "Take The A Train" and more – 24 tracks in all! (Jazz) CD
Pablo/OJC, 1959/1971/1972. Used ... $1.99
Three slices of rare work by Duke Ellington – all recorded previously as semi-private recordings, and issued here in a short-lived 70s set! As you'd guess by the title, the tracks are all in "suite" form – that broader compositional style that dominated Ellington's later work ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Ellington Uptown ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1952. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Duke Ellington's standout sides for Columbia – a strong recording that revisits many of the best elements of his earlier work, and offers up some more sophisticated scoring for the 50s – thanks to extended track length in the LP generation! The tunes here are older ones, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (2004 pressing.)
Ellington Uptown ... LP 11.99
Ellington Uptown (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Columbia, 1952. Used ... $5.99
One of Duke Ellington's standout sides for Columbia – a strong recording that revisits many of the best elements of his earlier work, and offers up some more sophisticated scoring for the 50s – thanks to extended track length in the LP generation! The tunes here are older ones, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ellington Uptown ... LP 11.99(2004 pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
En Concert Avec Europe 1 Theatre Des Champs Elysees 29-30 Janvier 1965 ... CD RTE, 1965. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Afrobossa", "Chelsea Bridge", "Take The 'A' Train", "Passion Flower", "C Jam Blues", "Ad Lib On Nippon", "Carolina Shout", and the suite "Black, Brown and Beige". (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
English Concerts 1969 & 1971 ... CD Sequel, 1969/1971. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
RCA/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $4.99
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite – Special Mix (Bluebird) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed 1995 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (First Editions Series) ... CD RCA, 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing with 7 bonus tracks.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1986 Japanese pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Festival Session (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Great Chicago Concerts ... CD Music Masters, 1946. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Two shows from our hometown of Chicago! Tracks include "Jumpin Punkins", "Beale Street Blues", "Golden Feather", "Coloratura", "Caravan", "In A Mellotone", and "Come Sunday, Work Song". (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
Great Ellington Units ... CD BMG/Bluebird, 1940/1941. Used ... $1.99
Duke Ellington —
Great Paris Concert ... CD Atlantic, 1963. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Did Ellington ever record in concert and it not be great? This wonderful double-length set from the 60s is key proof of his genius in an unfettered live setting – recorded in Paris in 1963 with plenty of dark edges! The tracks are short overall, but Duke's really at the head of the group on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Harlem ... CD Pablo, 1964. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Recorded live at Konserthuset in Stockholm, Sweden, with Cootie Williams, Cat Anderson, Rolf Ericson, and Herbie Jones on trumpets; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, and Harry Carney on reeds; Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, and Chuck Connors on trombones, Jimmy Woods ... (Jazz) read more CD
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Hi Fi Ellington Uptown ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1952. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Duke Ellington's standout sides for Columbia – a strong recording that revisits many of the best elements of his earlier work, and offers up some more sophisticated scoring for the 50s – thanks to extended track length in the LP generation! The tunes here are older ones, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hi Fi Ellington Uptown ... LP 5.99
Hi Fi Ellington Uptown ... CD 8.99
Columbia (Japan), 1952. Used ... $8.99
One of Duke Ellington's standout sides for Columbia – a strong recording that revisits many of the best elements of his earlier work, and offers up some more sophisticated scoring for the 50s – thanks to extended track length in the LP generation! The tunes here are older ones, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hi Fi Ellington Uptown ... LP 5.99(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Highlights From The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1927 to 1973 (3CD set) ... CD RCA, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... $4.99
The album's a bit less "historical" than you might guess from the title – at least at the time it was issued in the mid 50s! The material is from Chicago sessions recorded in 1956 – unusual non-Columbia material for the period, featuring the Ellington group working in a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Historically Speaking (180 gram pressing) ... LP 18.99(Disc made in Japan.)
Pablo, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
A fantastic testament of the live genius of Duke Ellington – material recorded from a few different 60s shows recorded in Europe – woven together to make an album that's every bit as magical as some of the Duke's famous studio sides from the 40s and the 50s! The choice of tunes is ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Indigos (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces) ... CD Columbia, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Intimacy Of The Blues ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1967/1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A slightly smaller take on the Ellington sound – but one that's still a bit fuller than you might guess from the "Small Bands" on the cover! There's definitely a more intimate feel here than usual – especially given the size of ensembles Duke was working with in the 60s ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Decca/MCA, 1929/1930/1931. Used ... $3.99
Notable sidemen include Cootie Williams, Johnny Hodges, Tricky Sam Nanton, Barney Bigard, and Harry Carney. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Jungle Nights In Harlem – 1927 to 1932 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Cootie Williams, Tricky Sam Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, and Harry Carney. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Latin American Suite ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1968/1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer album – one of Duke Ellington's best from the later years! The record features excellent writing from Duke – in a Latin mode, obviously, but touched with these incredible orchestrations that bring all sorts of weird twists and turns to the grooves, yet still manage to keep ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Liberian Suite ... CD Columbia (France), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Duke Ellington albums, and a sometimes-overlooked work that stands as one of his best compositions from the time. The whole 10" LP stands as one extended suite of tracks commissioned by the Liberian government for their centennial celebration in 1947. The piece starts ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Live At The Blue Note ... CD Roulette/Blue Note, 1959. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
An excellent live performance – presented here with loads of unreleased tracks! Players include Clark Terry and Cat Anderson on trumpets, Quentin Jackson on trombone, and Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves on saxes! (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
Live At The Whitney ... CD Impulse, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Crucial late work from Duke – as modern as The Whitney itself! The material was recorded live in performance at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1972 – with Duke on piano, Joe Benjamin on bass, and Rufus Jones on drums – and it's got that angular, spare, fragile approach of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Never No Lament – The Blanton Webster Band 1940 to 1942 (3CD set) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Early 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Wallace Jones, Cootie Williams, Ray Nance, trumpet: Rex Stewart, cornet, Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, trombone, Juan Tizol, valve trombone, Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Ben Webster, Harry Carney. Chauncey Haughton, reeds. Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, piano, Fred Guy, guitar, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, slipcase has some light wear.)
Atlantic, 1971. Used ... $4.99
Titles include "Portrait Of Mahalia Jackson", "Bourbon Street Jingling Jollies", "Second Line", "Portrait Of Wellman Bruad", and "Thanks For The Beautiful Land On The Delta". (Jazz) CD
(Sealed.)
Duke Ellington —
Nutcracker Suite ... CD Hallmark (UK), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke and Billy Strayhorn take on The Nutcracker Suite – getting more than a few nice jazzy changes out of Tchaikovsky's famous ballet! As Jimmy Smith and others have also shown, the Nutcracker's got some pretty nice themes to improvise around – and Ellington's group here is filled with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Okeh Ellington ... CD Columbia, Late 20s/1930s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
50 early Ellington recordings for the famous Okeh label! Songs feature Jabbo Smith and Cootie Williams on trumpet, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton on trombone, Johnny Hodges on clarinet and alto sax, Barney Bigard on clarinet and tenor sax, Fred Guy on banjo, Lonnie Johnson on guitar, and Sonny ... (Jazz) read more CD
King Jazz (Switzerland), 1930s. Used ... $5.99
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Pianist ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1966/1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rare small combo work from Duke Ellington – just the sort of excellent later-years material that follows nicely in the spirit of his Money Jungle and Live At The Whitney albums! As with those records, you'll hear an Ellington here who's a hell of a modernist – a wonderful talent in a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Columbia (France), 1961. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Don't let the title put you off, because this certainly isn't a session of background music – and the name simply refers to the fact that the arrangements on the set really showcase the strong horn work of the Ellington orchestra! Duke's still on piano for the session, but the real strength ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Piano In The Background (with bonus tracks) ... CD 1.99(Sealed French CD pressing.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1961. Used ... $1.99
Don't let the title put you off, because this certainly isn't a session of background music – and the name simply refers to the fact that the arrangements on the set really showcase the strong horn work of the Ellington orchestra! Duke's still on piano for the session, but the real strength ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Piano In The Background ... CD 1.99(2004 pressing.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1961. Used ... $4.99
One of the Duke's greatest jazz recordings – and an album that features some incredible solo work on piano – at a level with other modernist small group sessions in the Ellington catalog, like Money Jungle or Live at the Whitney! As the title says, Duke's piano is very much in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Piano In The Foreground (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Duke Ellington —
Piano In The Foreground (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1961. Used ... $4.99
One of the Duke's greatest jazz recordings – and an album that features some incredible solo work on piano – at a level with other modernist small group sessions in the Ellington catalog, like Money Jungle or Live at the Whitney! As the title says, Duke's piano is very much in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Piano In The Foreground ... CD 4.99(2004 remastered edition with 7 bonus tracks!)
RCA, 1966. Used ... $1.99 2.99
A beautiful 60s album from Duke Ellington – one that features some of his more popular numbers, as you'd guess by the title – but captured in these sublime, sophisticated arrangements that really reflect the genius sound of his group during the later years! The tracks are familiar, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 1 – Studio Sessions – Chicago 1956 ... CD Saja, 1956. Used ... $2.99
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 2 – Dance Concerts – California 1958 ... CD Saja, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington on piano, Bill Graham on alto saxophone, Russell Procope on alto saxophone and clarinet, Harry Carney on baritone saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet, Jimmy Hamilton on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor saxophone, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, and Quentin Jackson ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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Private Collection Vol 3 – Studio Sessions – New York 1962 ... CD Saja, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 4 – Studio Sessions – New York 1963 ... CD LMR, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 4 – Studio Sessions – New York 1963 ... CD Saja, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Saja, 1968/1970. Used ... $4.99
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 5 – Suites – New York 1698 & 1970 (Degas Suite/LMR, 1968/1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 8 – Studio Sessions 1957, 1965, 1966, 1967 – San Francisco, Chicago, New York ... CD Saja, 1957/1965/1966/1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
Private Collection Vol 9 – Studio Sessions New York 1968 ... CD Saja, 1968. Used ... $5.99
Prestige, 1965. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Supreme Being", "It's Freedom", "The Biggest and Busiest Intersection", "Meditation", "Praise God and Dance", and "The Shepherd". (Jazz) CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
Duke Ellington —
Solos, Duets & Trios ... CD RCA/Bluebird, Late 30s/1940s/1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes all versions of the legendary Ellington Blanton duets – plus solo recordings, and duos with Billy Strayhorn and Earl Hines. 21 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
Sophisticated Lady ... CD BMG, Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Columbia, 1957. Used ... $2.99
Excellent Duke Ellington work from the late 50s – written and recorded during a period in which he was reemerging with a stronger jazz vision than ever before! The set was written by Ellington and Strayhorn – and dedicated to the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario – but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Such Sweet Thunder (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 2.99(Sealed.)
Columbia, 1957. Used ... $2.99
Excellent Duke Ellington work from the late 50s – written and recorded during a period in which he was reemerging with a stronger jazz vision than ever before! The set was written by Ellington and Strayhorn – and dedicated to the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario – but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Such Sweet Thunder (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 2.99(1999 remastered edition – with 10 bonus tracks!)
Duke Ellington —
Things Ain't What they Used To Be ... CD LRC, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Smada", "La Plus Belle Africaine", "Azure", "Satin Doll", "Caravan", and "Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue". (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
This Is Jazz 36 – Duke Ellington Plays Standards ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 30s/1940s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "St. Louis Blues", "Autumn Leaves", "Stormy Weather", "Sophisticated Lady", "Body and Soul", and "Willow Weep For Me". (Jazz) CD
Duke Ellington —
This Is Jazz 7 –Duke Ellington ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke Ellington —
This One's For Blanton ... CD Pablo/Jazz Heritage, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great tribute to the late bassist Jimmy Blanton – served up by his old boss Duke Ellington, working here on piano alongside the bass of Ray Brown! This spare piano/bass session is a rarity in Duke's catalog – and it's a real later gem that captures the warmth and imagination of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
