Title: Live In 1947 at The Hollywood Bowl! Artist: Duke Ellington Label: Good Time Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 741869398357 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2025-01-24 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: MANUFACTURED ON DEMAND
In the summer of 1947, Duke Ellington and his orchestra took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl, delivering a performance that embodied the genius and evolution of one of jazz's greatest innovators. By this point, Ellington was more than a composer and bandleader-he was a visionary, reshaping jazz and solidifying his legacy as one of America's most influential musicians. This album captures that electrifying night, showcasing Ellington's big band during a pivotal moment of transformation in jazz.
Tracks: 1.1 Blutopia 1.2 Overture to a Jam Session 1.3 The Mooche 1.4 Jumpin' Punkins 1.5 Ring Dem Bells 1.6 Handy Medley - Pt.1, Beale Street Blues 1.7 Handy Medley - Pt.2, Memphis Blues / St. Louis Blues 1.8 Golden Feathers 1.9 Air Conditioned Jungle 1.10 Golden Cress 1.11 Medley: Diminuendo in Blue / Transblucency / Crescendo in Blue
