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Album · 1987

Tales of Ellington

by Chico Freeman

Released
1987
Label
Blackhawk Records
Catalogue no.
BKH 537-1 D
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
40:38
Country
DE

“Tales of Ellington” is an album by Chico Freeman, released in 1987 on Blackhawk Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 40:38. Jazz standards on the record include “Come Sunday” and “In a Sentimental Mood”. The line-up features Cecil McBee (double bass), Chico Freeman (saxophone), Eddie Moore (drums (drum set)), Elvin Jones (drums (drum set)) and Herbie Lewis (double bass).

Who played on Tales of Ellington

Tracklist

  1. A1 Lightning Bugs & Frogs — Duke Ellington 3:41
  2. A2 In a Sentimental Mood standard — Duke Ellington 9:44
  3. A3 In the Beginning God 4:56
  4. A4 To the Wisdom the Prize — Larry Willis 2:57
  5. B1 Un Roi Noir (A Black King) 4:42
  6. B2 Medley: Sonnet / Sophisticated Lady 4:37
  7. B3 Dark Blue 5:47
  8. B4 Come Sunday standard — Duke Ellington 4:14

More albums by Chico Freeman

Morning Prayer 1976 · Whynot Kings of Mali 1977 · India Navigation Beyond the Rain 1978 · Contemporary Spirit Sensitive 1979 · India Navigation Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit 1980 · Contemporary Tradition in Transition 1982 · Elektra Musician Destiny's Dance 1982 · Contemporary Tangents 1984 · Elektra Musician The Pied Piper 1986 · Blackhawk Records You'll Know When You Get There 1989 · Black Saint Chico 1991 · India Navigation Up And Down 1992 · Black Saint

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Tales of Ellington?

The line-up of Tales of Ellington includes Cecil McBee (double bass), Chico Freeman (saxophone), Eddie Moore (drums (drum set)), Elvin Jones (drums (drum set)) and Herbie Lewis (double bass).

Which label released Tales of Ellington?

Tales of Ellington was released in 1987 on Blackhawk Records (BKH 537-1 D).

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