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Album · 2000

Classic Ellington

by Duke Ellington arr. Luther Henderson; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle, Lena Horne

Released
2000
Label
EMI Classics
Catalogue no.
7243 5 57014 2 8
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
1:19:24
Country
GB

“Classic Ellington” is an album by Duke Ellington arr. Luther Henderson; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle, Lena Horne, released in 2000 on EMI Classics. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 1:19:24. Jazz standards on the record include “Come Sunday”, “Isfahan”, “It Don't Mean A Thing” and “Sophisticated Lady”. The line-up features City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Simon Rattle (conductor).

Who played on Classic Ellington

  • City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performing orchestra all tracks
  • Simon Rattle conductor all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Take the "A" Train standard — Billy Strayhorn 9:09
  2. 2 You're the One 2:59
  3. 3 Sophisticated Lady standard — Duke Ellington 5:14
  4. 4 Harlem (A Tone Parallel to Harlem) — Duke Ellington 14:13
  5. 5 Isfahan standard — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn 4:51
  6. 6 Ad Lib on Nippon — Duke Ellington 8:56
  7. 7 That Doo-Wah Thing standard — Duke Ellington 9:07
  8. 8 Something to Live For — Billy Strayhorn 4:36
  9. 9 Come Sunday standard — Duke Ellington 5:33
  10. 10 Solitude in Transblucency 4:42
  11. 11 Maybe 2:46
  12. 12 Things Ain't What They Used to Be standard — Mercer Ellington 7:18

Production

  • Mike Clements balance
  • Stephen Johns producer
  • Sally Drew mastering

More albums by Duke Ellington arr. Luther Henderson; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle, Lena Horne

Lullaby of Birdland · Intermedia Records Duke Ellington Meets Leonard Feather · Sutton The Duke 1940 · Columbia One Night Stand 1945 · Armed Forces Radio Service Black Brown and Beige: A Duke Ellington Tone Parallel to the American Negro 1946 · Victor Piano Reflections 1953 · Capitol Jazz The Duke Plays Ellington 1954 · Capitol Records At Newport 1956 · Columbia Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues 1959 · Verve Side by Side 1959 · Verve Dance Air Force Date 1960 1960 · Unique Jazz Blues in Orbit 1960 · Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Classic Ellington?

The line-up of Classic Ellington includes City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Simon Rattle (conductor).

Which label released Classic Ellington?

Classic Ellington was released in 2000 on EMI Classics (7243 5 57014 2 8).

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