Album · 1988
For Ellington
- Released
- 1988
- Label
- EastWest Records America
- Catalogue no.
- 790 926-2
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 51:56
- Country
- DE
“For Ellington” is an album by The Modern Jazz Quartet, released in 1988 on EastWest Records America. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 51:56. Jazz standards on the record include “Come Sunday”, “It Don't Mean A Thing”, “Ko Ko” and “Prelude To A Kiss”. The line-up features Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Who played on For Ellington
- Connie Kay drums (drum set) all tracks
- John Lewis piano all tracks
- Milt Jackson vibraphone all tracks
- Percy Heath double bass all tracks
Tracklist
- 1 For Ellington — John Lewis 8:13
- 2 Jack the Bear — Duke Ellington 5:08
- 3 Prelude to a Kiss standard — Duke Ellington 5:01
- 4 It Don't Mean a Thing standard — Duke Ellington 5:48
- 5 Ko-Ko standard — Duke Ellington 5:46
- 6 Maestro E.K.E. 5:43
- 7 Sepia Panorama — Duke Ellington 5:30
- 8 Rockin' in Rhythm — Harry Carney, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills 6:37
- 9 Come Sunday standard — Duke Ellington 4:11
Production
- Mike Moran recording
- Leonard Feather liner notes
More albums by The Modern Jazz Quartet
Frequently asked questions
Who played on For Ellington?
The line-up of For Ellington includes Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Which label released For Ellington?
For Ellington was released in 1988 on EastWest Records America (790 926-2).
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