Additionally, you will be able to find all the titles duke recorded and the names of the writers, and, eventually, the names of all his sidemen and other artists who recorded with him. High quality duke ellington music downloads from 7digital. This cd presents the complete original album at the bal masque, on which duke ellington departs from his usual repertoire with the sole exception of satin doll to play a set of choice standards, most of which he had never recorded before and. Stratemanns duke ellington day by day and film by film, mark tucker. The bal masque set is a mock live recording with really annoying unconvincing canned applause between tracks.
Stream duke ellington in a sentimental mood remix by georgconrad from desktop or your mobile device. At the same session, the orchestra recorded another 12 tracks, released as historically speaking the duke. An outstanding example of the ellington orchestra playing jazz standards, this release includes the complete original album ellington indigos plus three rare tunes omitted from the original lp and all of the alternate takes. Highly recommended both as the perfect introduction to duke ellington and a satisfying addition to any existing ellington collection. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The lead section of this article may need to be rewritten. Duke ellington arranger, piano clark terry harry carney baritone saxophone, bass clarinet paul gonsalves tenor saxophone russell procope alto saxophone, clarinet jimmy hamilton tenor saxophone, clarinet william cat johnson juan tizol oscar pettiford willie cook trumpet list all 23 contributors. Duke ellington at newport and in the studio in a set of tracks recorded both live and away from the concert but with a really unified feel overall. Duke ellington and his orchestra bal masque cd discogs. Tracks 24 are described as bonus tracks recorded in hollywood, ca, 14 july 1960. Duke ellington the complete ellington indigos digipack. It seems to be a happy album, with duke having a ball. Duke ellingtons postwar reputation was faltering until one spectacular night in 1956 that would alter his fortunes for ever john fordham tue 6 apr 2010 07.
The best album ever made by duke ellington, which is to say, 1 of the best albums in jazz is also one of his least known. Rca victor 202324a 202324b 202325a 202325b 202326a 202326b 202327a 202327b. Duke ellington at the bal masque essential jazz classics. Bal masque import, cd, bonus tracks, big band, 8436028698103. By that point recording sessions were old hat to duke, and three of the four songs mood indigo, sophisticated lady, solitude had been staples for over 15 years. Use the lead layout guide to ensure the section follows wikipedia s norms and to be inclusive of all essential details. Dukes group here is in fine fine form with key late 50s players who include johnny hodges on alto, paul gonsalves on tenor. Bigband duke ellington 1960 three suites nutcracker. Recorded with a teac ad500 cassette deck, a desktop computer with a modern soundblaster sound card, and the audio recording program goldwave. To report any problems with this website, please email the webmaster. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nothing contained on may be reproduced without express written permission.
Duke ellington duke ellington meets count basie 1962 today. Duke ellington at the bal masque is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded in 1958 and released on the columbia. Jazz promoter george wein describes the 1956 concert as the greatest performance of ellingtons career. This cd presents the complete original album at the bal masque, on which duke ellington departs from his usual repertoire with the sole exception of satin doll to play a set of choice standards, most of which he had never recorded before and would never record again. This project began on 1 january 2010 and the discography section is now complete. For duke ellington, one of the most fertile and critically acclaimed period of his. This cd presents the complete original album at the bal masque, on which duke ellington departs from his usual repertoire with the sole exception of satin doll to play a set of choice standards, most of which he had never recorded before and would never. Duke ellington the best of duke ellington 2003 flac. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Aug 31, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from at the bal masque by duke ellington now. Duke ellington his piano and orchestra at the bal masque. The popular duke ellington is a studio album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington featuring many of the tunes associated with his orchestra rerecorded in 1966 and released on the rca label in 1967.
The principal aim of this site is to provide as full an online discography of the recorded works of duke ellington as possible. Duke ellington vol 2 by duke ellington genre et sous style. Duke ellington his piano and his orchestra at the bal masque. Includes 12 bonus tracks this release presents the complete original album at the bal masque columbia cs8098, on which duke ellington departs from his usual repertoire with the sole exception of satin doll to play a set of choice standards, most of which he had never recorded before and would never record again. Originally released in 1959, at the bal masque works nicely coupled with dukes mixture in this affordable and enjoyable edition. Duke ellington complete capitol recordings cd album. Jazz, big band, swing, vocal jazz, film soundtracks. Stream tracks and playlists from duke ellington on your desktop or mobile device. The bal masque album is one of my many favourites among ellington recordings. Originally released in 1959, at the bal masque works nicely coupled with duke s mixture in this affordable and enjoyable edition.
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Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from the jazz icon. Duke ellington and his orchestra midnight in paris 19622015 dxd. Ellington, duke bal masque vinyl, lp, album at audiophileusa. It stood for everything that jazz had been and could be. Music profile for duke ellington, born 29 april 1899. The list of ten best albums including two live, six compilations and a collaboration of duke ellington a great artist in my opinion ordered by year, 19272000 musical genres. Duke ellington vol 1 by duke ellington genre et sous style. He features a different soloist on most of the songs which include seven standards not associated with ellingtons music. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. Duke ellington composed over 3000 songs, including. Standard radio transcription recording session at rcavictor. Apr 12, 2011 the bal masque set is a mock live recording with really annoying unconvincing canned applause between tracks.
At the bal masque by duke ellington on amazon music unlimited. While certainly not the most essential ellington record, at the bal masque is a surprise success. Niven collection of jazz history, a cassette recording from the jazz artist duke ellington, from the era of 1958. Listen to duke ellington soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 6661 tracks. Ellington at newport is a 1956 live jazz album by duke ellington and his band of their 1956 concert at the newport jazz festival, a concert which revitalized ellingtons flagging career. As with all discographies, this will always be a work in progress and cannot be. On the positive side the band are incredibly tight and there is no sense of some ellington recordings where the band are relatively new to some recordings and underrehearsed. Apr 06, 2010 duke ellington s postwar reputation was faltering until one spectacular night in 1956 that would alter his fortunes for ever john fordham tue 6 apr 2010 07. Duke ellington bal masque import bonus tracks on popmarket. With bal ogh there is never any question of which of the three voices is most. Assault on a queen 1966 duke ellington 2016 release flac. Find duke ellington discography, albums and singles on allmusic. This unusual set only has four duke ellington compositions among the 11 songs. Assault on a queen 1966 duke ellington 2016 release.
Still william grant symphony 1, ellington river suite neeme jarvi. High fidelity magazine october 1957 american radio history. The original lp lasted for barely 40 minutes, so this cd augments it with another dozen tracks recorded on 14 july 1960. Please discuss this issue on the articles talk page. Duke ellington duke ellington at the bal masque 2011. Auber danielfrancois esprit gustav iii ou le bal masque m. Yet surely there was a buzz in the air, as masterpieces of ellington was dukes firstever lp, a format that offered the orchestra an opportunity to stretch out. Greatest allround musical figure of the 20th century, who achieved monumental status as a composer, bandleader, arranger, and instrumentalist. Once again, the atmosphere was drenched with a torrent. Duke ellington at the bal masque is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded in 1958 and released on the columbia label. Duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 peter illich tchaikovsky may 7, 1840 november 6, 1893 las vegas established in 1905, las vegas officially became a city in 1911. Jazz duke ellington and his orchestra bal masque cd discogs. Contains the complete original album at the bal masque on which duke ellington.
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