Duke Ellington CD Recommendations


Is there a particular Ellington recording that you particularly enjoy? I am a little overwhelmed with sheer number of his recordings, so any help is appreciated!

Thanks!
mgs

Showing 1 response by jayboard

If you're not through shopping, you might add one of my favorites, The Great Paris Concert. (Don't remember when it was released, but the concert was in 1963.) The sound is bright (not bad bright) and immediate, and hearing the verve and sophistication of these musicians in a live setting just makes their accomplishments all the more impressive. Johnny Hodges, especially, shines. The longish, thematic numbers, Suite Thursday and Tone Parallel To Harlem, are real treats.