Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra
A Portrait Of Duke Ellington
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra
A Portrait Of Duke Ellington
1984 Import pressing. "A Portrait of Duke Ellington" by Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra is a vibrant homage to one of jazz's most influential figures. This album captures the essence of Duke Ellington's innovative spirit through Gillespie's distinctive bebop lens. Released under the Verve label in 1960, the album features a collection of Ellington's compositions reimagined by Gillespie's dynamic orchestration. Notable tracks include "Caravan" and "Perdido," which showcase Gillespie's unparalleled trumpet prowess and the orchestra's cohesive synergy. The arrangement of "Mood Indigo" offers a fresh perspective, paying faithful tribute while injecting Gillespie's characteristic exuberance.
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Genre: Jazz
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Type: Used Import
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Label: Verve Records
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Catalog ID: 817 107-1
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Condition:
Vinyl:Near Mint (NM or M-)Sleeve:Near Mint (NM or M-) -
Country ID: France
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SKU: 186543
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Track List
| A1 | In A Mellow Tone | 3:44 |
| A2 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be | 4:50 |
| A3 | Serenade To Sweden | 4:23 |
| A4 | Chelsea Bridge | 2:34 |
| A5 | Upper Manhattan Medical Group | 3:05 |
| A6 | Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me | 2:38 |
| B1 | Caravan | 5:18 |
| B2 | Sophisticated Lady | 3:19 |
| B3 | Johnny Come Lately | 3:35 |
| B4 | Perdido | 4:47 |
| B5 | Come Sunday | 2:56 |