Ellington Uptown / The Liberian Suite / Masterpieces by Ellington

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1Skin Deep
recording engineer:
Bert Porter (on 1952-02-29)
producer:
Duke Ellington (on 1952-02-29) and Mercer Ellington (on 1952-02-29)
alto saxophone:
Willie Smith (on 1952-02-29)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-02-29)
baritone saxophone and bass clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1952-02-29)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1952-02-29)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-02-29)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-02-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1952-02-29) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-02-29)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-02-29)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-02-29) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-02-29)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-02-29), Willie Cook (on 1952-02-29), Ray Nance (on 1952-02-29) and Clark Terry (on 1952-02-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-02-29)
recording of:
Skin Deep (on 1952-02-29)
composer:
Louie Bellson
6:54
2The Mooche
alto saxophone:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1952-07-01)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-07-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1952-07-01)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1952-07-01)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-07-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1952-07-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-07-01)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-07-01) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-07-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-07-01), Willie Cook (on 1952-07-01), Ray Nance (on 1952-07-01) and Clark Terry (on 1952-07-01)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-07-01)
recording of:
The Mooche (on 1952-07-01)
composer:
Duke Ellington and Irving Mills
6:41
3Take the "A" Train
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1952-06-30) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1952-06-30)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-06-30)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1952-06-30)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1952-06-30)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-06-30)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-06-30)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1952-06-30) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-06-30)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-06-30)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-06-30) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-06-30)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-06-30), Willie Cook (on 1952-06-30), Ray Nance (on 1952-06-30) and Clark Terry (on 1952-06-30)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-06-30)
lead vocals:
Betty Roché (on 1952-06-30)
performer:
Betty Roché (on 1952-06-30)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill) (on 1952-06-30)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
8:07
4Perdido
alto saxophone:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1952-07-01)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-07-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1952-07-01)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1952-07-01)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-07-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1952-07-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-07-01)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-07-01) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-07-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-07-01), Willie Cook (on 1952-07-01), Ray Nance (on 1952-07-01) and Clark Terry (on 1952-07-01)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-07-01)
recording of:
Perdido (original instrumental version) (on 1952-07-01)
composer:
Juan Tizol
8:29
5The Controversial Suite Part 1 (Before My Time)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1951-12-11)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-11)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1951-12-11)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1951-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1951-12-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1951-12-11)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-11)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1951-12-11) and Britt Woodman (on 1951-12-11)
trumpet:
Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1951-12-11), Willie Cook (on 1951-12-11), Ray Nance (on 1951-12-11), Clark Terry (on 1951-12-11) and Francis Williams (on 1951-12-11)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1951-12-11)
recording of:
The Controversial Suite, Part 1: Before My Time (on 1951-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington
6:11
6The Controversial Suite Part 2 (Later)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1951-12-11)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-11)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1951-12-11)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1951-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1951-12-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1951-12-11)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-11)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1951-12-11) and Britt Woodman (on 1951-12-11)
trumpet:
Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1951-12-11), Willie Cook (on 1951-12-11), Ray Nance (on 1951-12-11), Clark Terry (on 1951-12-11) and Francis Williams (on 1951-12-11)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1951-12-11)
recording of:
The Controversial Suite, Part 2: Later (on 1951-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington
4:19
7A Tone Parallel to Harlem (The Harlem Suite)
alto saxophone:
Russell Procope (on 1951-12-07) and Willie Smith (on 1951-12-07)
baritone saxophone and bass clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-07)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1951-12-07)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1951-12-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1951-12-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (on 1951-12-07)
saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-07), Jimmy Hamilton (on 1951-12-07), Russell Procope (on 1951-12-07) and Willie Smith (on 1951-12-07)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-07)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1951-12-07), Juan Tizol (on 1951-12-07) and Britt Woodman (on 1951-12-07)
trumpet:
Willie Cook (on 1951-12-07), Harold Baker (on 1951-12-07), Ray Nance (on 1951-12-07), Clark Terry (on 1951-12-07), Dick Vance (on 1951-12-07) and Francis Williams (on 1951-12-07)
recording of:
A Tone Parallel to Harlem (The Harlem Suite) (on 1951-12-07)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1951)
13:53
8The Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1947-12-24) and Russell Procope (on 1947-12-24)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1947-12-24)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1947-12-24)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1947-12-24) and Junior Raglin (on 1947-12-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1947-12-24)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1947-12-24)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1947-12-24)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1947-12-24) and Claude Jones (on 1947-12-24)
trombone and vibraphone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1947-12-24)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1947-12-24), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1947-12-24), Al Killian (on 1947-12-24), Dick Vance (on 1947-12-24) and Francis Williams (on 1947-12-24)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1947-12-24)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1947-12-24)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and Tempo Music, Inc.
4:28
9The Liberian Suite: Dance #1
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1947-12-24) and Russell Procope (on 1947-12-24)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1947-12-24)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1947-12-24)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1947-12-24) and Junior Raglin (on 1947-12-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1947-12-24)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1947-12-24)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1947-12-24)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1947-12-24) and Claude Jones (on 1947-12-24)
trombone and vibraphone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1947-12-24)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1947-12-24), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1947-12-24), Al Killian (on 1947-12-24), Dick Vance (on 1947-12-24) and Francis Williams (on 1947-12-24)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1947-12-24)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 1 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
4:50
10The Liberian Suite: Dance #2
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1947-12-24) and Russell Procope (on 1947-12-24)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1947-12-24)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1947-12-24)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1947-12-24) and Junior Raglin (on 1947-12-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1947-12-24)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1947-12-24)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1947-12-24)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1947-12-24) and Claude Jones (on 1947-12-24)
trombone and vibraphone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1947-12-24)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1947-12-24), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1947-12-24), Al Killian (on 1947-12-24), Dick Vance (on 1947-12-24) and Francis Williams (on 1947-12-24)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1947-12-24)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 2 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
3:26
11The Liberian Suite: Dance #3
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1947-12-24) and Russell Procope (on 1947-12-24)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1947-12-24)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1947-12-24)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1947-12-24) and Junior Raglin (on 1947-12-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1947-12-24)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1947-12-24)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1947-12-24)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1947-12-24) and Claude Jones (on 1947-12-24)
trombone and vibraphone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1947-12-24)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1947-12-24), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1947-12-24), Al Killian (on 1947-12-24), Dick Vance (on 1947-12-24) and Francis Williams (on 1947-12-24)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1947-12-24)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 3 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
3:45
12The Liberian Suite: Dance #4
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1947-12-24) and Russell Procope (on 1947-12-24)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1947-12-24)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1947-12-24)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1947-12-24) and Junior Raglin (on 1947-12-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1947-12-24)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1947-12-24)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1947-12-24)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1947-12-24) and Claude Jones (on 1947-12-24)
trombone and vibraphone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1947-12-24)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1947-12-24), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1947-12-24), Al Killian (on 1947-12-24), Dick Vance (on 1947-12-24) and Francis Williams (on 1947-12-24)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1947-12-24)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 4 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 4 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
3:05
13The Liberian Suite: Dance #5
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1947-12-24) and Russell Procope (on 1947-12-24)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1947-12-24)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1947-12-24)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1947-12-24) and Junior Raglin (on 1947-12-24)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1947-12-24)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1947-12-24)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1947-12-24)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1947-12-24) and Claude Jones (on 1947-12-24)
trombone and vibraphone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1947-12-24)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1947-12-24), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1947-12-24), Al Killian (on 1947-12-24), Dick Vance (on 1947-12-24) and Francis Williams (on 1947-12-24)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1947-12-24)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 5 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
5:08
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1Mood Indigo
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1950-12-18)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1950-12-18)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1950-12-18)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1950-12-18)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1950-12-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1950-12-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1950-12-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1950-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1950-12-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1950-12-18), Tyree Glenn (on 1950-12-18) and Quentin Jackson (on 1950-12-18)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1950-12-18), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1950-12-18), Mercer Ellington (on 1950-12-18), Andrew “Fats” Ford (on 1950-12-18), Ray Nance (on 1950-12-18) and Nelson Williams (on 1950-12-18)
vocals:
Yvonne Lanauze (on 1950-12-18)
recording of:
Mood Indigo (1930 jazz composition and song) (on 1950-12-18)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1930)
composer:
Barney Bigard (in 1930) and Duke Ellington (in 1930)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music, Famous Music Corporation, Indigo Mood Music, Mills Music, Inc., EMI Mills Music Inc. (in 1930), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (in 1930) and Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. (in 1930)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
15:32
2Sophisticated Lady
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1950-12-18)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1950-12-18)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1950-12-18)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1950-12-18)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1950-12-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1950-12-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1950-12-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1950-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1950-12-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1950-12-18), Tyree Glenn (on 1950-12-18) and Quentin Jackson (on 1950-12-18)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1950-12-18), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1950-12-18), Mercer Ellington (on 1950-12-18), Andrew “Fats” Ford (on 1950-12-18), Ray Nance (on 1950-12-18) and Nelson Williams (on 1950-12-18)
vocals:
Yvonne Lanauze (on 1950-12-18)
recording of:
Sophisticated Lady (on 1950-12-18)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish and Irving Mills (in 1932)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1932)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music (ended), Mills Music, Inc. (ended), EMI Mills Music Inc., Famous Music Corporation (until 2007-05) and Sony/ATV Harmony (from 2007-05 to present)
part of:
Sophisticated Ladies (1981 musical)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
11:33
3The Tattooed Bride
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1950-12-18)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1950-12-18)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1950-12-18)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1950-12-18)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1950-12-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1950-12-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1950-12-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1950-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1950-12-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1950-12-18), Tyree Glenn (on 1950-12-18) and Quentin Jackson (on 1950-12-18)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1950-12-18), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1950-12-18), Mercer Ellington (on 1950-12-18), Andrew “Fats” Ford (on 1950-12-18), Ray Nance (on 1950-12-18) and Nelson Williams (on 1950-12-18)
recording of:
The Tattooed Bride (on 1950-12-18)
composer:
Duke Ellington
11:48
4Solitude
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1950-12-18)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1950-12-18)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1950-12-18)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (on 1950-12-18)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1950-12-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1950-12-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (on 1950-12-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1950-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1950-12-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1950-12-18), Tyree Glenn (on 1950-12-18) and Quentin Jackson (on 1950-12-18)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1950-12-18), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1950-12-18), Mercer Ellington (on 1950-12-18), Andrew “Fats” Ford (on 1950-12-18), Ray Nance (on 1950-12-18) and Nelson Williams (on 1950-12-18)
instrumental recording of:
(In My) Solitude (on 1950-12-18)
lyricist:
Eddie DeLange (in 1934) and Irving Mills (in 1934)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1934)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., De Lange Music Co., EMI Mills Music Inc. and J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd.
8:30
5The Tattooed Bride [Live at Carnegie Hall]
bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1948-11-13)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1948-11-13)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1948-11-13)
saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1948-11-13), Jimmy Hamilton (on 1948-11-13), Johnny Hodges (on 1948-11-13), Russell Procope (on 1948-11-13), Al Sears (on 1948-11-13) and Ben Webster (on 1948-11-13)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (on 1948-11-13), Tyree Glenn (on 1948-11-13) and Quentin Jackson (on 1948-11-13)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1948-11-13), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1948-11-13), Al Killian (on 1948-11-13), Ray Nance (on 1948-11-13) and Francis Williams (on 1948-11-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vintage Jazz Classics, Ltd.
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1948-11-13)
recording of:
The Tattooed Bride
composer:
Duke Ellington
12:27
6Come on Home
2:53
7The Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise [instrumental V-Disc alternate take]
live instrumental recording of:
Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and Tempo Music, Inc.
4:39
8The Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise [vocal alternate take]
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1947-12-24)
live recording of:
Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1947)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and Tempo Music, Inc.
4:35
9The Liberian Suite: Dance #1 [alternate take]
5:02
10The Liberian Suite: Dance #3 [incomplete take]
1:37