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BLUES IN ORBIT - INCLUDES J-CARD
The first and only super audio CD released from THE ORIGINAL Mobile Fidelity was the jazz classic Blues In Orbit. This 1958/59 recording ranks as one of Duke s best albums. It features a host of famous session men including a prominent presence by Johnny Hodges on sax. It is a full band session with many wonderful, introspective moments. Blues In Orbit marks the first time that Teo Macero took control of the sound booth on and Ellington session. This is truly one of the Rarest MoFi collectibles because only 2500 copies were ever printed. What a tremendous GIFT this will make any true fan
The atmospheric, floating quality see title of the production and the mysterious, airy, and sparse arrangements make this record an overlooked gem. The first three tracks, recorded in February 1958, include the slow-moving blues of the title track, on which Duke Ellington s eerie piano fills answer the statements of the full band. Track 360 is a dramatic aural representation of a train wreck. The remainder of the album was recorded at two midnight sessions in December of the following year. Ray Nance the only trumpet because of band restructuring and especially Johnny Hodges offer the most rewarding solo contributions of the date, many of which stand alongside their best ever. Hodges s magnificently fragile and seductive alto graces Brown Penny and handles both delicate and driving passages with aplomb on Billy Strayhorn s Smada with the composer in the piano chair while Nance belts out the bridge. The band also revisits classics from the Ellington songbook: Nance shows his violin prowess on C Jam Blues before growling through In a Mellotone Sentimental Lady is in Hodges s capable caress
Track Listings
1. Blues in Orbit 2. Track 360 3. Villes Ville Is the Place, Man 4. Brown Penny 5. Three J s Blues 6. Smada 7. Pie Eye s Blues 8. C Jam Blues 9. Sweet Pungent 10. In a Mellow Tone 11. Sentimental Lady 12. Blues in Blueprint 13. Swingers Get the Blues, Too 14. Swinger s Jump
TOGETHER FOR THE 1ST TIME/GREAT REUNION - ORIGINAL JAPAN ULTRADISC
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Track listing1. Duke s Place
2. I m Just a Lucky So and So
3. Cotton Tail
4. Mood Indigo
5. Do Nothin till You Hear From Me
6. Beautiful American, The
7. Black and Tan Fantasy
8. Drop Me Off in Harlem
9. Mooche, The
10. In a Mellowtone
11. It Don t Mean a Thing
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
DetailsPlaying time:
68 min.Contributing artists:
Barney Bigard, Danny Barcelona, Mort Herbert, Trummy YoungProducer:
Bob ThieleDistributor:
n/aRecording type:
StudioRecording mode:
StereoSPAR Code:
AAD
Album notes2 LPs on 1 CD.
Full performer name: Louis Armstrong/Duke Ellington.
THE GREAT REUNION was recorded April 3, 1961. Includes liner notes by Stanley Dance.
2 LPs on 1 CD.
THE GREAT SUMMIT: THE MASTER TAKES was originally released as THE COMPLETE LOUIS ARMSTRONG DUKE ELLINGTON SESSIONS.
Personnel: Louis Armstrong vocals, trumpet Duke Ellington piano Trummy Young trombone Barney Bigard clarinet Mort Herbert bass Danny Barcelona drums .
Producer: Bob Thiele.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York, New York on April 3 4, 1961. Includes liner notes by Dan Morgenstern.
Digitally remastered by Ron McMaster using 24-bit technology.
Disc 1 is the previously released THE COMPLETE LOUIS ARMSTRONG DUKE ELLINGTON SESSIONS. Disc 2 is a bonus CD of conversations, false starts and outtakes from the same sessions.
Personnel: Louis Armstrong vocals, trumpet Duke Ellington piano Trummy Young trombone Barney Bigard clarinet Mort Herbert bass Danny Barcelona drums .
Producer: Bob Thiele.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscana.
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York, New York on April 3 4, 1961. Includes liner notes by Dan Morgenstern.
Digitally remastered by Ron McMaster.
One of the most historic jazz records ever recorded, THE COMPLETE SESSIONS brings together, for the first and only time, the two most influential figures in jazz. Living up to the expectations placed upon such a meeting would, of course, be impossible, but this album is wonderful by any standard. The format is an interesting one in that basically Duke Ellington assumed Billy Kyle s piano chair in the 1961 version of Armstrong s All Stars band. Rather than performing Armstrong s usual repertoire, however, the two giants chose to record a selection of Ellington s best compositions.
The resulting album allowed Duke to play some of his most sensitive, relaxed jazz piano on record and gave Satchmo a chance to stretch out on some unfamiliar material, which he does with his usual flair and inventiveness. High points include Armstrong s boisterous solos, amazing improvised scatting and extra lyrics on a high-energy version of Cottontail and Ellington s lean, supple lines on Duke s Place. The seemingly infallible trombonist Trummy Young contributes swinging, bluesy solos throughout and clarinetist Barney Bigard plays with an air of sophistication that well suits the Ellington vibe.
These are Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington s only recorded studio sessions working together. As the two men were arguably the most definitive improviser and bandleader/composer of the century respectively, that alone makes this collaboration of high interest. Originally released as two LPs on Roulette, Together for the First Time and The Great Reunion of... these sessions were well produced and well recorded the first time around. This two CD set brings together all 17 official cuts, and elegantly places all the outtakes, false starts, alternate takes, and session conversations on a second disc with its own set of liner notes.
Historical significance aside, this is simply some really great music. Armstrong s singing is relaxed and full of humor and grit, and the small combo setting means we get to hear more of Ellington s piano than usual. The group is rounded out with members of Armstrong s band, and includes the reunion of Duke and his former employee, clarinetist Barney Bigard. Duke s repertoire brings out the best in Armstrong, and he returns the favor, casting even the most familiar of these tunes in a fresh light. An exceptional recording through and through.
Editorial reviews...Disc one provides the thrills, while disc two offers serious fans insights into the process of collaboration between the 2 most important jazz musicians of the 20th century.
JazzTimes 10/01/2000 4 stars out of 5 - ...Overall, it s a bluesy and upbeat set....but the band has no trouble getting mean and moody for the likes of Solitude . Still wonderful
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