UMO Jazz Orchestra - Duke Ellington - Homage - CD

Gentleman and Swing legend: Thanks to his impeccable manners and almost aristocratic bearing, Edward Ellington fully deserved his nickname “Duke”. Born in 1899, his meteoric career as a pianist and band leader began in New York’s legendary Cotton Club, where he and his orchestra developed a sound all their own: the “jungle style”.

Before long he was celebrating triumphs in the movies and on Broadway. As a big band leader he made Swing famous throughout the world; many of his compositions became hits and are still found in the standard jazz repertoire today.

Tracklist:

Disc: 1
1. Overture - Things Ain't What They Used To Be / Sophisticated Lady / Perdido
2. Satin Doll
3. Creole Love Call
4. Day Break Express
5. Star-Crossed Lovers
6. Happy Go Lucky Local
7. Caravan / The Mooche
8. Rockin' In Rhythm
9. Concerto For Cootie
10. Don't Get Around Much More
11. Prelude To A Kiss
12. Take The "A" Train