Ellington, Duke
Bluebird, 2004, CD+DVD
Instrument: INSTRUMENTAL
Issue: 10.4
Jazz Ruler Type: BigBand
Performance: 4
Sound: 2
Score:
O’s Notes: Who can argue with the brilliance of the work of Duke and his big bands with their characteristic potent brass sections? This is a small sampling of his work. It includes several tracks featuring Johnny Hodges (sax) and seven previously unreleased tracks. The DVD is a further embellishment including a chapter on record making, an interview with Duke and excellent liner notes making this a prized package for jazz fans.