Duke Ellington [DVD video] : live in '58

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Title:

Author:

Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974.

Series:

Jazz icons ; [ser. 2]

Publication Date:

2007

Publication Information:

[San Diego, CA] : Reelin' in the Years Productions ; [S.l.] : Naxos, 2007.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (80 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (23 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.)

Abstract:

Presents the earliest-known filmed full-length concert by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, filmed at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw on November 2, 1958.

General Note:

Title from disc surface.

Booklet featuring liner notes by Patricia Willard inserted in container.

Performers:

Duke Ellington Orchestra (Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry Carney, reeds ; William "Cat" Anderson, Harold "Shorty" Baker, Ray Nance, Clark Terry, trumpets ; Quentin "Butter" Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman, trombones ; Jimmy Woode, bass ; Sam Woodyard, drums ; Ozzie Bailey, vocal ; Duke Ellington, piano, leader).

Contents:

tBlack and tan fantasy / Edward K. Ellington, James Miley ; Creole love call / Edward K. Ellington ; The mooch / Edward K. Ellington, Irving Mills -- Harlem air shaft / Edward K. Ellington -- Sophisticated lady / Edward K. Ellington, Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish -- My funny valentine / Lorenz Hart, Richard Rogers -- Kinda Dukish / Edward K. Ellington ; Rockin' in rhythm / Edward K. Ellington, Irving Mills, Harry Carney -- Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool / Edward K. Ellington, Harold Baker -- Jack the bear / Edward K. Ellington -- You better know it / Edward K. Ellington -- All of me / Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons -- Things ain't what they used to be / Mercer Ellington, Ted Parsons -- Hi-fi-fo-fum / Edward K. Ellington -- Ellington medley. Sophisticated lady / Edward K. Ellington, Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish ; Don't get around much anymore / Edward K. Ellington, Bob Russell ; Do nothing till you hear from me / Edward K. Ellington, Sidney Russell ; Don't you know I care / Edward K. Ellington, Mack David ; In a sentimental mood / Edward K. Ellington ; Mood indigo / Edward K. Ellington, Harold Baker ; I'm beginning to see the light / Edward K. Ellington ... [et al.] ; Caravan / Edward K. Ellington, Juan Tizol ; I got it bad and that ain't good / Edward K. Ellington, Paul Webster ; It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) / Edward K. Ellington, Irving Mills ; (In my) solitude / Edward K. Ellington, Irving Mills, Edgar De Lange ; I let a song go out of my heart / Edward K. Ellington ... [et al.] ; Don't get around much anymore / Edward K. Ellington, Bob Russell -- Diminuendo in blue and crescendo in blue / Edward K. Ellington.

Subject Term:

Jazz -- 1951-1960.

Piano with jazz ensemble.

Genre:

Language:

English

Added Corporate Author:

Reelin' in the Years Productions.