Album · 1976
Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session
- Released
- 1976
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SD-1688
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 46:16
- Country
- US
“Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session” is an album by Duke Ellington, released in 1976 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 46:16. Jazz standards on the record include “Cotton Tail”, “Day Dream”, “Don't Get Around Much Anymore” and “In a Sentimental Mood”. The line-up features Duke Ellington (piano, producer), Ernie Shepard (bass), Ray Nance (violin), Sam Woodyard (drums (drum set)) and Stéphane Grappelli (violin).
Who played on Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session
- Duke Ellington piano, producer all tracks
- Ernie Shepard bass all tracks
- Ray Nance violin all tracks
- Sam Woodyard drums (drum set) all tracks
- Stéphane Grappelli violin all tracks
- Svend Asmussen viola all tracks
- Buster Cooper trombone on 6 tracks
- Paul Gonsalves tenor saxophone on 6 tracks
- Russell Procope alto saxophone on 6 tracks
- Billy Strayhorn piano on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Take the "A" Train standard — Billy Strayhorn 4:16
- A2 In a Sentimental Mood standard — Duke Ellington 3:42
- A3 Don't Get Around Much Anymore standard — Duke Ellington 3:54
- A4 Day Dream standard — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn 3:07
- A5 Cotton Tail standard — Duke Ellington 4:39
- A6 Pretty Little One 4:20
- B1 Tricky's Licks 3:17
- B2 Blues in C 3:52
- B3 String Along With Strings 6:25
- B4 Limbo Jazz — Duke Ellington 5:21
- B5 The Feeling of Jazz — Duke Ellington, George T. Simon, Bobby Troup 3:23
Production
- Stanley Dance liner notes
More albums by Duke Ellington
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session?
The line-up of Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session includes Duke Ellington (piano, producer), Ernie Shepard (bass), Ray Nance (violin), Sam Woodyard (drums (drum set)), Stéphane Grappelli (violin), Svend Asmussen (viola), Buster Cooper (trombone) and Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone).
Which label released Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session?
Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session was released in 1976 on Atlantic Records (SD-1688).
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