Duke Ellington - Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (2010 Hybr torrent

Recorded 1962. This release 2010 on Analogue Productions/Impulse hybrid SACD.

Review by Scott Yanow:
This CD documents a historic occasion. Although Coleman Hawkins had been an admirer of Duke Ellington's music for at least 35 years at this point and Ellington had suggested they record together at least 20 years prior to their actual meeting in 1962, this was their first (and only) meeting on record. Although it would have been preferable to hear the great tenor performing with the full orchestra, his meeting with Ellington and an all-star group taken out of the big band does feature such greats as Ray Nance (on cornet and violin), trombonist Lawrence Brown, altoist Johnny Hodges, and baritonist Harry Carney. High points include an exuberant "The Jeep Is Jumpin'," an interesting remake of "Mood Indigo," and a few new Ellington pieces. This delightful music is recommended in one form or another.

Coleman Hawkins - Tenor
Johnny Hodges - Alto
Ray Nance - Cornet & Violin
Lawrence Brown - Trombone
Harry Carney - Baritone & Bass Clarinet
Duke Ellington - Piano
Aaron Bell - Bass
Sam Woodyard - Drums

01. Limbo Jazz
02. Mood Indigo
03. Ray Charles's Place
04. Wanderlust
05. You Dirty Dog
06. Self Portrait Of The Bean
07. The Jeep Is Jumpin'
08. The Ricitic