Duke Ellington – Concert In The Virgin Islands (1965/2011)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 37:21 minutes | 1,39 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Rhino – Warner Records
This lush, Caribbean-themed collection created a new standard for big band music. The recording includes four original compositions representing the “Virgin Island Suite” and new readings of classics from Ellington’s extensive repertoire. The pieces on this set are as impressive as the stellar line up of musicians including Cat Anderson, Jimmy Hamilton, Billy Strayhorn, among others. The inspired performances and textured nuances are captured with the highest fidelity.
Although in his mid-60s, Duke Ellington proves on this program of mostly new music that he never declined nor lost his creativity. Four of the pieces comprise “The Virgin Islands Suite,” and there are new versions of “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” and “Chelsea Bridge,” and also a variety of miniature classics. In 1965 the Ellington orchestra had 11 very distinctive soloists; eight are heard from during this memorable set.
Tracklist:
1. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Island Virgin (04:07)
2. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Virgin Jungle (03:45)
3. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Fiddler On The Diddle (03:13)
4. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Jungle Kitty (03:00)
5. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Things Ain’t What They Used To Be (02:57)
6. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Big Fat Alice’s Blues (03:57)
7. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Chelsea Bridge (03:46)
8. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – The Opener (02:48)
9. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Mysterious Chick (03:16)
10. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Barefoot Stomper (02:51)
11. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Fade Up (03:35)
