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For Ellington

 
Album Review: For Ellington
 

  • Artist: The Modern Jazz Quartet
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: 1988 02 01-1988 02 03
  • Total Time: 51:32
  • Type: Instrumental
  • Genre: Jazz

Review

This is a tribute album that works quite well. The Modern Jazz Quartet is heard at their best on such Duke Ellington tunes as "Rockin' in Rhythm," "Jack the Bear" and "Ko-Ko." Also quite noteworthy are their two newer pieces, John Lewis's "For Ellington" and Milt Jackson's "Maestro E.K.E." which perfectly capture the spirit of Ellington's music. The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
For Ellington John Lewis The Modern Jazz Quartet (8:01)
Jack the Bear Duke Ellington The Modern Jazz Quartet (5:04)
Prelude to a Kiss Irving Mills, Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon The Modern Jazz Quartet (5:05)
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Irving Mills, Duke Ellington The Modern Jazz Quartet (5:45)
Ko Ko Duke Ellington The Modern Jazz Quartet (5:44)
Maestro E.K.E. Milt Jackson The Modern Jazz Quartet (5:37)
Sepia Panorama Duke Ellington The Modern Jazz Quartet (5:32)
Rockin' in Rhythm Irving Mills, Harry Carney, Duke Ellington The Modern Jazz Quartet (6:33)
Come Sunday [*] Duke Ellington The Modern Jazz Quartet (4:11)

Credits

Leonard Feather (Liner Notes), Milt Jackson (Vibraphone), John Lewis (Piano), The Modern Jazz Quartet (Main Performer), Connie Kay (Percussion), Connie Kay (Drums), Percy Heath (Bass), Nesuhi Ertegun (Producer), Mike Moran (Engineer), Bob Defrin (Art Direction), Stephen Innocenzi (Mastering)
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