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Black, Brown, & Beige

CD (Item 498494) Columbia (France), 1958 — Condition: Used
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Duke Ellington — Black, Brown, & Beige (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 1.99
An important larger work from Duke Ellington – a suite of tracks that encompasses a range of styles and emotions in African-American expression! The work features some key guest work from Mahalia Jackson – singing here in a way that's different than other vocalists who worked with Duke in the 50s – much more steeped in a rootsy tradition. Group members include John Sanders, Harry Carney, Ray Nance, Quentin Jackson, and Cat Anderson – and the piece is divided into 6 sections, and includes the famous "Come Sunday" theme throughout most of the second half.  © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.

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