New York Concert

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:44:19
Also available as part of the 6-CD set THE DUKE ELLINGTON CENTENARY COLLECTION: THE TRAVELOG EDITION on Musicmasters (65180). Personnel: Duke Ellington, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Billy Strayhorn (piano); Peck Morrison (bass); Sam Woodyard (drums). Recorded live at the Wollman Auditorium, Columbia University, New York, New York on May 20, 1964. Includes liner notes by Stanley Dance. Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Willie "The Lion" Smith, Billy Strayhorn (piano); Sam Woodyard (drums). Liner Note Author: Stanley Dance. Recording information: Wollman Auditorium, Columbia University, NY (05/20/1964). Rightfully honored as the leader of perhaps the greatest big band that ever existed, renowned as a composer and arranger, and widely regarded by hipsters everywhere as one of the coolest men who ever lived, Duke Ellington was first and foremost a pianist. At this recital recorded May 20, 1964, at Columbia University, Ellington reaffirms his mastery of the keyboard, with five gentle but swinging tunes with bassist Peck Morrison and drummer Sam Woodyard, including crowdpleasing renditions of his signature tunes "Take the A Train" and "Satin Doll." After duetting with fellow pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith on "Carolina Shout" and longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn on two loose, good-humored jams, Ellington returns to play four solo pieces in the near-classical style he favored at the time. All sides of Ellington's musical style are thus encapsulated, with grace, humor and virtuosity.
録音 : ステレオ (Live)