Transcriptions for piano solo of recordings in the Storyville Records archives. Includes chord symbols. Music principally by Duke Ellington. Accompanied by CD of source recordings from which the transcriptions presented in the score were created: Duke Ellington, the original performance tracks. 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Omnibus Media: OM443306. Duke Ellington, piano (tracks 1, 7, 8), with various ensembles on remaining tracks. The lineup on tracks 2-4 inludes Billy Strayhorn, Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, and Ray Nance. Tracks 2-4 recorded for radio broadcast during live performances at The Hollywood Empire in Los Angeles in 1949. Track 5 recorded at the Hurricane Club in New York City in 1943. Remaining tracks recorded in France or New York during the 1960s. Includes biographical note.
Contents:
Blues #1 ; 'C' jam blues / music by Duke Ellington ; arranged by Jeremy Birchall -- Caravan / music by Duke Ellington & Juan Tizol ; arranged by Carl Hudson -- Cotton tail / music by Duke Ellington ; arranged by Jeremy Birchall -- Don't get around much anymore / music by Duke Ellington ; arranged by Mark Lloyd -- Kinda Dukish ; Meditation ; New world a-comin' ; Satin doll : (instrumental version) / music by Duke Ellington ; arranged by Carl Hudson -- Take the 'A' train / music by Billy Strayhorn ; arranged by Carl Hudson.
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