Title: Duke Ellington Carnegie Hall December 11, 1943 Artist: Duke Ellington Label: Essential Media Mod Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 894231338229 Genre: Classical Artists Release Date: 2012-08-29 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: MANUFACTURED ON DEMAND
An entire concert performed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City recorded live on December 11, 1943. This vintage recording features both old and new songs from the Ellington songbook, current hits of the day, and a medley of some of Duke's most popular songs. Personnel includes: Duke Ellington (leader, piano); Al Hibbler (vocals); Ray Nance (trumpet, violin); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Skippy Williams (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Lawrence Brown, Joe Nanton (trombone); Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet); Fred Guy (guitar); Alvin Raglin (bass); Sonny Greer (drums). All selections newly remastered.
Tracks: 1.1 The Star Spangled Banner 1.2 Take the 'A' Train 1.3 Moon Mist 1.4 Tea for Two 1.5 Honeysuckle Rose 1.6 Excerpts from Black, Brown and Beige (Part I) 1.7 Excerpts from Black, Brown and Beige (Part I) 1.8 Ring Dem Bells 1.9 Medley: In a Sentimental Mood / Mood Indigo / Sophisticated Lady / Caravan / Solitude / I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 1.10 Jack the Bear 1.11 Do Nothing 'Till You Hear from Me 1.12 Black and Tan Fantasy
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