Duke Ellington • The Duke- The Columbia Years [1927-1962]

 

Review from AllMusic (by Stephen Thomas Erlewine):

Unlike some labels, who chose to celebrate Duke Ellington's centennial with lavish sets of his complete recordings for a label, Columbia/Legacy decided to keep things relatively simple. They assembled a three-disc set featuring highlights of Ellington's sessions for Columbia over the years. Since it spans several decades, it provides a terrific overview of Ellington's bands and the progression of his career, featuring many of his best compositions in classic performances. Although some great moments are missing, this collection succeeds as an overview for newcomers and for dedicated listeners who appreciate hearing familiar music in new contexts.

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Reseña de AllMusic (por Stephen Thomas Erlewine):

A diferencia de algunos sellos discográficos, que optaron por celebrar el centenario de Duke Ellington con lujosas colecciones de todas sus grabaciones para una compañía, Columbia/Legacy decidió mantener las cosas relativamente sencillas. Reunieron una colección de tres discos con momentos destacados de las sesiones de Ellington para Columbia a lo largo de los años. Al abarcar varias décadas, ofrece una magnífica visión general de sus orquestas y de la evolución de su carrera, incluyendo muchas de sus mejores composiciones en interpretaciones clásicas. Aunque faltan algunos momentos importantes, esta colección cumple su propósito como introducción para nuevos oyentes y como una oportunidad para que los seguidores de siempre descubran nuevas perspectivas sobre su música.

Tracks:

DISC ONE (1927-1940)
1. Hot and Bothered
2. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
3. Black and Tan Fantasy
4. Black Beauty
5. Ring Dem Bells
6. The Mooche
7. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
8. Slippery Horn
9. Saddest Tale
10. Showboat Shuffle
11. In a Sentimental Mood
12. In a Jam
13. Caravan
14. The Gal from Joe's
15. Braggin' in Brass
16. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
17. Battle of Swing
18. Prelude to a Kiss
19. Slap Happy
20. Old King Dooji
21. Portrait of the Lion
22. Country Gal
23. Little Posey
24. Tootin' Through the Roof
25. Sophisticated Lady

DISC TWO (1947-1952)
1. Hy'a Sue
2. Lady of the Lavender Mist
3. You're Just an Old Antidisestablishmentarianismist
4. Golden Cress
5. Sultry Serenade
6. Maybe I Should Change My Ways
7. Stomp, Look and Listen
8. On a Turquoise Cloud
9. Three Cent Stomp
10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
11. Progressive Gavotte
12. I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me
13. I Like the Sunrise
14. Snibor
15. Creole Love Call
16. The Tattooed Bride
17. Brown Betty
18. Primpin' at the Prom
19. Monologue (Pretty and the Wolf)
20. Take the 'A' Train

DISC THREE (1954-1962)
1. Jeep's Blues
2. Solitude
3. Blue Rose
4. The Star-Crossed Lovers
5. Mood Indigo
6. Dancers in Love
7. Come Sunday
8. Satin Doll
9. Flirtibird
10. Perdido
11. C Jam Blues
12. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
13. Happy Go Lucky Local
14. Something to Live For
15. Creole Blues
16. Dance of the Floreadores (Waltz of the Flowers)
17. Lotus Blossom
18. A Midnight in Paris
19. Asphalt Jungle Theme
20. Battle Royal
21. Duke Loves You Madly (Spoken)

Label: Columbia/Legacy
Released: 2000
Country: USA
Genre: Jazz
Format: 3 CDs

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