A dream collaboration between giants of the swing era
A supreme performance that will remain in jazz history.
The harmonies between Ellington's piano and Hodges' alto saxophone are the result of a relationship of trust forged over many years of collaboration. The repertoire, centered on standards, embodies jazz tradition while adding a fresh interpretation. This album holds historic value as it documents the pinnacle of swing jazz.
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11 TRACKS:
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1a)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Take The A Train
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1b)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Things Aint What They Used To Be
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2a)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Satin Doll
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2b)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - The Good Years Of Jazz
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3a)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Blow Boy Blow
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3b)
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Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Good Queen Bess
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4a)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - VIP Boogie/Jam With Sam
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4b)
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Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Jeep's Blues
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5a)
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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Kinda Dukish
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5b)
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Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Dooji Wooji
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6b)
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Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - The Jeep Is Jumpin'
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