Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Best of the Broadcast Collection - 2LP - Turquoise/Yellow Vinyl [RSD Black Friday 2024]

This product is an RSD Black Friday 2024 title, which is available to buy in-store from 8am on Friday 29/11/2024, and online from 8am on Saturday 30/11/2024.

Hindsight Records has curated this remarkable colour edition double vinyl set, featuring the best of Duke Ellington's radio transcriptions from 1946-47, a period often overlooked but rich in musical innovation.

During this time, Ellington's orchestra featured standout performers like Taft Jordan on trumpet and the dazzling high-note virtuoso Cat Anderson, alongside Tricky Sam Nanton and Lawrence Brown on trombone. The saxophone section boasted seasoned veterans Harry Carney and Johnny Hodges, complemented by clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton and tenor saxophonist Al Sears, with bassist Oscar Pettiford anchoring the rhythm section. Ellington's ensemble shines brightly in these recordings, capturing vibrant musical moments.

A1. 9:20 Special
A2. Take The 'A' Train
A3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
A4. On The Alamo
A5. Perdido
A6. Passion Flower

B1. Double Ruff
B2. Park At 106Th
B3. Happy Go Lucky Local
B4. Frisky
B5. Just You, Just Me

C1. Crosstown
C2. Moon Mist
C3. Pretty Woman
C4. Mooche
C5. Who Struck John?
C6. Swamp Fire

D1. How High The Moon
D2. Just Squeeze Me
D3. One O'Clock Jump
D4. Blue Lou
D5. Tea For Two"