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The Big Hits Of Big Band
Showcasing the Duke Ellington Orchestra in all their big band glory with iconic charts of the golden age.
Preview “11. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”
| 1 | Rhapsody In Blue | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
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| 2 | Tuxedo Junction | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 3 | Sentimental Journey | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 4 | Smoke Rings | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 5 | The Waltz You Saved For Me | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 6 | Sleep Sleep. Sleep | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 7 | Goodbye | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 8 | Artistry In Rhythm | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 9 | Woodchopper's Ball | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 10 | When It's Sleepy Time Down South | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 11 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
| 12 | One O'Clock Jump | Duke Ellington & His Orchestra |
About the artists
The Duke Ellington are one of the greatest big bands ever. Their leader Duke Ellington arranged many of the greatest big-band charts, playing piano on the majority, and collaborated with talented visionaries including Billy Strayhorn.
About the songs
The ‘Ellington’ sound crosses over between jazz and classical idioms, with impressionistic harmony colouring jazz textures and orchestration. This album includes favourites by a variety of other composers like Gershwin, taking care to emphasise the specific nuances and individuality of the Duke Ellington Band.
