Description
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – The Ellington Suites / Audio CD
UPC 888072346147
Product Details:
- Label: Original Jazz Classics – OJC34614-02
- Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
- Country: US
- Released: 2013
- Genre: Jazz
Overview
The Ellington Suites is a sophisticated collection of three unique suites composed and performed by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. This remastered 2013 release presents these timeless masterpieces with impeccable clarity, allowing listeners to experience Ellington's genius in its purest form. The album includes The Queen's Suite, a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, The Goutelas Suite, and The Uwis Suite, each showcasing Ellington’s unparalleled ability to blend classical motifs with jazz improvisation. The addition of the bonus track The Kiss adds a final touch of elegance to this extraordinary collection.
Recorded in New York City and originally produced by Duke Ellington, these compositions are a testament to his legacy as one of the greatest figures in jazz history. With its lush orchestration, intricate melodies, and dynamic arrangements, The Ellington Suites is a must-have for jazz aficionados and newcomers alike.
Track Listing:
The Queen's Suite (A Suite Dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
- Sunset And The Mocking Bird – 3:52
- Lightning Bugs And Frogs – 2:54
- Le Sucrier Velours – 2:47
- Northern Lights – 3:38
- Single Petal Of A Rose – 4:09
- Apes And Peacocks – 3:05
The Goutelas Suite
- Fanfare – 0:31
- Goutelas – 1:12
- Get-With-Itness – 1:55
- Something – 5:22
- Having At It – 3:24
- Fanfare – 0:34
The Uwis Suite
- Uwis – 7:51
- Klop – 2:00
- Loco Madi – 9:08
Bonus Track
- The Kiss – 5:26
Key Credits:
- Original Recordings Produced by: Duke Ellington
- Original Cover Photo: Norman Granz
- Reissue Produced by: Nick Phillips
- Released by: Concord Music Group (2013), Printed in the USA
