1942-1944
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1942-1944
- Artist: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
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- Release Date: November 19, 1996
- Total Time: 68:04
- Type: Compilation (best of)
- Genre: Jazz
Review
The first 13 selections on this CD complete the reissue of the studio recordings of the classic 1939-1942 Duke Ellington & His Orchestra. Among the more notable selections are "Perdido," "The 'C' Jam Blues," "What Am I Here For," "Main Stem," and "Johnny Come Lately." The other nine numbers are much rarer than those Victor records, for they are V-discs cut during the recording strike of 1942-1944, primarily remakes of earlier Ellington hits. Although not quite essential (the Victors are easily available domestically), this set nevertheless has plenty of memorable performances by Ellington's World War II band. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi| 1942-1944 (1982 Album by Una Mae Carlisle) | |
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