Album · 1983
The Duke Ellington Songbook
- Released
- 29 March 1983
- Label
- MPS Records
- Catalogue no.
- 821 151-2
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 52:57
- Country
- US
“The Duke Ellington Songbook” is an album by Monty Alexander, released in 1983 on MPS Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 52:57. Jazz standards on the record include “C-Jam Blues”, “Caravan”, “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” and “In A Mellow Tone (In A Mellotone)”. The line-up features John Clayton (bass) and Monty Alexander (piano).
Who played on The Duke Ellington Songbook
- John Clayton bass all tracks
- Monty Alexander piano all tracks
Tracklist
- 1 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart standard 4:36
- 2 Sophisticated Lady standard 4:16
- 3 To Be 4:34
- 4 Love You Madly 4:27
- 5 Eastside, Westside 6:00
- 6 In a Mellow Tone standard 4:19
- 7 Caravan standard 6:06
- 8 Just Squeeze Me standard 6:54
- 9 In a Sentimental Mood standard 6:41
- 10 "C" Jam Blues standard 5:04
Production
- Hans Georg Brunner‐Schwer producer, recording
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Taste of Freedom
1970 · MGM Records
Here Comes the Sun
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Rass!
1974 · MPS
Love & Sunshine
1975 · BASF
Cobilimbo
1978 · MPS
Jamento
1978 · Pablo
In Tokyo
1979 · Pablo
Monty Alexander - Ernest Ranglin
1981 · MPS
Zing
1968
Monty Strikes Again - Monty Alexander Live In Germany
1976 · Live
Threesome
1986
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Duke Ellington Songbook?
The line-up of The Duke Ellington Songbook includes John Clayton (bass) and Monty Alexander (piano).
Which label released The Duke Ellington Songbook?
The Duke Ellington Songbook was released in 1983 on MPS Records (821 151-2).
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