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Album · 1978

Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington

by James Spaulding

Released
1978
Label
Storyville
Catalogue no.
SLP 4034
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
41:49
Country
US

“Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington” is an album by James Spaulding, released in 1978 on Storyville. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 41:49. Jazz standards on the record include “Caravan”, “Come Sunday”, “I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So” and “In a Sentimental Mood”. The line-up features Billy Higgins (drums (drum set)), Cedar Walton (piano), James Mtume (percussion), James Spaulding (alto saxophone, bass flute) and Sam Jones (bass).

Who played on Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington

Tracklist

  1. A1 Take the "A" Train standard 4:34
  2. A2 In a Sentimental Mood standard — Duke Ellington 5:56
  3. A3 Come Sunday standard — Duke Ellington 5:32
  4. A4 Caravan standard — Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol 5:30
  5. B1 I Love You Madly — Duke Ellington 2:14
  6. B2 Lucky So and So standard — Duke Ellington 4:37
  7. B3 Sophisticated Lady standard — Duke Ellington 6:23
  8. B4 It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing standard — Duke Ellington 7:03

Production

  • Marty Cann producer

More albums by James Spaulding

Brilliant Corners 1989 · Muse Records
Blues Nexus 1994
The Smile of the Snake 1997
Escapade 1999
Down With It 2019 · Live

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington?

The line-up of Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington includes Billy Higgins (drums (drum set)), Cedar Walton (piano), James Mtume (percussion), James Spaulding (alto saxophone, bass flute), Sam Jones (bass), Steve Nelson (vibraphone) and Avery Brooks (vocals).

Which label released Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington?

Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington was released in 1978 on Storyville (SLP 4034).

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