Author: Ellington, Duke

Format: Import

PartNumber: CDP7463982

Details: At first sight the teaming up of Duke Ellington with the then young firebrands of Charlie Mingus and Max Roach is a bizarre one. But then Ellington himself was an innovator and one whom the younger musicians owed more than a little debt to. The resulting album is certainly one that is worth acquiring (especially now with the extra tracks). The trio work through a series of Ellington numbers (including the classic "Caravan"). On the whole Roach takes a supportive role, whilst Mingus and Ellington dual on mostly blues numbers. Later Ellington was to recall how Mingus was moody throughout the session, and had misgivings about the whole enterprise, which if that is the case just goes to show how sometimes getting huffy can be productive, for Mingus is by far the star of the album. His bass rumbles around Ellington's piano with all the benevolence that he was allegedly feeling at being there. For the rest of us though, it's great fun. --Phil Brett

UPC: 077774639828

EAN: 0077774639828

Model: CDP7463982

Binding: audioCD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood