Title: Duke in Blue Artist: Ellis Marsalis Label: Sony Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 074646363126 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 1999-11-02 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: MANUFACTURED ON DEMAND
Ellis Marsalis's role in jazz is not just limited to his mastery of the piano; he is also a renowned jazz educator. Former pupils include (in addition to his sons) Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, Harry Connick Jr.., among others. On this album, Ellis pays tribute to Duke Ellington on the year Duke's centennial. Features the original composition "Duke in Blue" which is Ellis poignant tribute to one of the most important figures in the history of American music. This will take listeners on a journey back to the roots of jazz.
Tracks: 1.1 The Mooche 1.2 Prelude to a Kiss 1.3 Squatty Roo 1.4 Sophisticated Lady 1.5 Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) 1.6 Mood Indigo 1.7 Caravan 1.8 Come Sunday 1.9 Creole Love Call 1.10 Reflections in D 1.11 Drop Me Off in Harlem 1.12 Melancholia 1.13 Medley: I'm Beginning to See the Light/Do Nothin' Til You Hear from Me/In a Mellow Tone 1.14 Duke in Blue
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