Duke Ellington - Vol. 1

The list author says:
	"The historic moment in its entirety."

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	"Duke & Billy at their best; frequently performed by orchestras to this very day"

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	"Again, not the complete suite, but then nobody comes close to Mahalia praying "Come Sunday""

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	"Fascinating trip to the MID-East, according to Duke's mind"

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	"The fairy tale of Madame Zajj, narrated by mellow-voiced Duke"

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	"Always disregarded, yet intriguing and entertaining arrangements. Gorgeous sound!"

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	"Stunning encounter in a beautiful small group setting; bonus track: "Solitude""

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	""In a Sentimental Mood" - a lasting legacy of mankind to eternity. But the rest holds up equally fine."

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	"Legendary meeting of three geniuses of jazz. Never ceases to amaze the listener."

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	"The two artists I love the most. Louis in prime condition, with kinda dukish piano player."

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	"Edward K. & Captain Bill and  the two greatest orchestras in jazz history. Period."

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	"The essence of the blues; Rabbit's alto sound, angelic AND down-to-earth."

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	"Several remainders from the same session; less-known, yet rewarding. Expertly re-mastered."

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	"The spiritual side of the Crescent City, Johnny Hodges' last recording. Essential Ellington."

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	"The band has never been tighter and harder swinging than on this one. Powerful ensemble play and deployment of the great soloists with blindfold precision."

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	"Some of Swee Pea's unique compositions; swinging, intricate, poignant and elevating. Heartbreaking rendition of "Lotus Blossom"."

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	"Some of the band's warhorses in new arrangements, witness Duke, perfect band pianist."

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	"The full range of the keyboard and a mirror of various piano styles from stride to the avantgarde. Several otherwise unrecorded masterful compositions. Surprising even to Ellington aficionados."

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	"Contains the "Controversial Suite" (Before My Time & Later), Louis Bellson's famous "Skin Deep" and Betty Roché's finest recording ("Take the 'A' Train")."

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	"Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite", Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suites" and Ellington/Strayhorn's "Suite Thursday""

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	"Contains the famed "Queen's Suite" (1959), "The Goutelas Suite" (1971) and "The Uwis Suite" (1972)"

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	"Seven new compositions, brilliantly arranged, mostly ensemble playing. Short but highly recommended."

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	"Duke's "world jazz" album, long before the term was even coined. A truly prophetic recording."

The list author says:
	"For those who missed the Mosaic box: Here's a low-priced alternative"

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	"Duke and his great soloists in all their splendor. Romantic, enchanting, gorgeous."