1928-1962: The Essential Works - Duke Ellington [VINYL]

Born in the 19th century, Duke Ellington moved through the 20th either initiating or accompanying every modern phase that traversed the world of jazz. He began appearing at the Cotton Club in 1927, and went on to become no doubt one of that century's major jazz figures, recognized by both his peers and an audience that was immense. From the New Orleans style to the big bands of the swing era, from swing itself to bebop, and from the 'cool' to the modern jazz of Coltrane and Mingus, he composed and played with peerless musicians and made the transformation of jazz immortal, all in the course of a career lasting fifty years.

Disc 1
1. The Mooche - Duke Ellington
2. Jungle Jamboree - Duke Ellington
3. I'm Checkin' Out, Go'om Bye - Duke Ellington
4. The C Jam Blues - Duke Ellington
5. Caravan - Duke Ellington
6. Tenderly - Duke Ellington
7. Kinda Dukish - Duke Ellington
8. Montevideo - Duke Ellington
9. Solitude - Duke Ellington
10. Cong-go - Duke Ellington
11. Blues for Jerry - Duke Ellington
12. In a Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington
Disc 2
1. Duet - Duke Ellington
2. Duke's Place - Duke Ellington
3. Fat Mouth - Duke Ellington
4. Night Stick - Duke Ellington
5. Caravan - Duke Ellington
6. Such Sweet Thunder - Duke Ellington
7. Half the Fun - Duke Ellington
8. Flirtibird - Duke Ellington
9. Upper and Outest - Duke Ellington
10. Money Jungle - Duke Ellington
11. Fleurette - Duke Ellington