Duke Ellington, 16 Most Requested Songs - 60m 48s

Tracks & Durations

1. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)	3:11
2. In A Sentimental Mood	3:18
3. Solitude	3:13
4. Caravan	2:41
5. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart	3:10
6. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me	3:05
7. Don't Get Around Much Anymore	3:04
8. Sophisticated Lady	11:34
9. I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good	3:44
10. Perdido	2:50
11. In A Yellow Tone	2:42
12. Mood Indigo	3:07
13. Prelude To A Kiss	4:44
14. Satin Doll	2:44
15. I'm Beginning To See The Light	2:06
16. Take The "A" Train	5:29

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Review

The Ellington Centenary in 1999 brought renewed attention to a unique musical legacy, producing a host of definitive reissues and tribute recordings. However, this modest, single-CD compilation remains an excellent introduction to Duke Ellngton's work as composer and bandleader, two indistinguishable roles. It includes many of the original recordings of his most familiar songs, reaching back to the 1930s for the swinging "It Don't Mean a Thing" and the exotic "Caravan" and forward to the 1950s for "Satin Doll." The first 10 tracks appear here in their original monaural sound, and they're an authentic account of the early years of Ellington's marvelous band--with the rich, smooth saxophone textures of Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney, the soaring muted trumpets of Cootie Williams and Rex Stewart, and the unadorned musicality of Ivie Anderson's voice. If you want a CD with just the most famous tunes, or if you want to introduce someone to Ellington's music in all its regal brilliance, this is a good place to start. --Stuart Broomer

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16 Most Requested Songs

Tracks: 16, Disk length: 60m 48s

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