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Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington — The Complete Sessions (1990 CD) — Used

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    Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington — The Complete Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington Sessions | Used CD

    Two giants of jazz join forces in this unforgettable meeting of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Recorded in New York on April 3–4, 1961, these intimate sessions pair Armstrong's unmistakable trumpet and warm vocals with Ellington's elegant piano, backed by Armstrong's All Stars. The 1990 CD edition brings together the complete 17 performances, from “Duke's Place” and “Mood Indigo” to “It Don't Mean a Thing” and the moving “Azalea.” An essential recording for fans of traditional jazz, swing, and timeless American standards.

    Complete 17-Track Listing

    1. Duke's Place
    2. I'm Just a Lucky So and So
    3. Cottontail
    4. Mood Indigo
    5. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
    6. The Beautiful American
    7. Black and Tan Fantasy
    8. Drop Me Off at Harlem
    9. The Mooche
    10. In a Mellow Tone
    11. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
    12. Solitude
    13. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
    14. I'm Beginning to See the Light
    15. Just Squeeze Me
    16. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
    17. Azalea

    Personnel

    Louis Armstrong — trumpet and vocals; Duke Ellington — piano; Barney Bigard — clarinet; Trummy Young — trombone; Mort Herbert — bass; Danny Barcelona — drums.

    Five Interesting Facts

    1. The sessions were recorded on April 3 and 4, 1961, in New York City.
    2. Every composition on the program comes from Duke Ellington's musical repertoire.
    3. Armstrong and Ellington recorded together with members of Armstrong's All Stars rather than a full big band.
    4. The first ten tracks were issued as Together for the First Time; the complete CD adds seven performances from the same sessions.
    5. Clarinetist Barney Bigard had previously played in Duke Ellington's orchestra before joining Armstrong's All Stars.

    CD Details

    Artists: Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington
    Album: The Complete Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington Sessions
    Recording year: 1961
    CD release: 1990
    Label: EMI / Roulette
    Catalog: CDP 7938442
    Genre: Jazz / Swing / Traditional Jazz
    Format: Audio CD, 17 tracks
    UPC: 077779384426
    Condition: Used

    Used CD and packaging may show normal signs of handling or wear.

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