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Things Ain't What They Used to Be by Duke Ellington (CD, Sep-1996, Laserlight USA) 
Things Ain't What They Used to Be by Duke Ellington (CD, Sep-1996, Laserlight USA)

 
Things Ain't What They Used to Be by Duke Ellington (CD, Sep-1996, Laserlight USA)

Artist: Duke Ellington
Release Date: Sep 1996
Format: CD
Record Label: Laserlight (USA)
Genre: Big Band, Jazz Instrument
UPC: 018111709729
Product ID: EPID3054698
Description: Also available as part of the 3-CD BIG BAND MASTERS on LaserLight (55 599). Recorded in Europe in 1966 and 1969. By the '60s, Ellington was quite the international citizen. Loved all over the globe, he maintained a rigorous worldwide tou...
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Track Listing
1. Smada
2. La Plus Belle Africane
3. Azure
4. Satin Doll
5. Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue
6. Caravan
7. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
8. Sophisticated Lady
9. In a Sentimental Mood
10. Unknown, The

Details
Producer:Sonny Lester
Distributor:Delta Distribution
Recording Type:Live
Recording Mode:Stereo
SPAR Code:n/a

Album Notes
Also available as part of the 3-CD BIG BAND MASTERS on LaserLight (55 599).
Recorded in Europe in 1966 and 1969.
By the '60s, Ellington was quite the international citizen. Loved all over the globe, he maintained a rigorous worldwide touring schedule. The music of other cultures, especially European, often found its way into his music. It's no surprise, then, that he sounds perfectly at home on these late-'60s live set from Rome. As was his wont throughout his career, he explores new vistas on many of his familar tunes--"Sophisticated Lady," "Satin Doll," "Caravan," etc. He also delves into African rhythms countered by classically-derived harmonic concepts on "La Plus Belle Africane" and swings without mercy on "Smada." Wherever he performed, Duke's wide-ranging music always sounded like it was in the right place.

Editorial Reviews
...excellent collection of concert material recorded in 1966 and 1969...The sound is generally good, special attention having been given to the piano player. He shines as an accompanist with strong, energizing chords, and also as a unique soloist...
JazzTimes (08/01/1997)

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