Duke Ellington - The Pianist (FLAC) torrent

This release 1996 on OJC.

Review by Scott Yanow:
Duke Ellington had so many talents (composer, arranger, bandleader, personality) that his skills as a pianist could easily be overlooked. Fortunately he did record a fair amount of trio albums through the years so there is plenty of evidence as to his unique style which was both modern and traditional at the same time. The Pianist has trio performances from 1966 and 1970 and finds Ellington shifting smoothly between styles and moods while always remaining himself.

Tracks 1-7 (Recorded in New York 18th July 1966)
Duke Ellington - Piano
John Lamb - Bass
Sam Woodyard - Drums

Tracks 8-10 (Recorded in Las Vegas 7th January 1970)
Duke Ellington - Piano
Paul Kondziela - Bass
Rufus Jones - Drums

01. Don Juan
02. Slow Blues
03. Looking Glass
04. The Shepherd (Take 1)
05. The Shepherd (Take 2)
06. Tap Dancer's Blues
07. Sam Woodyard's Blues
08. Duck Amok
09. Never Stop Remembering Bill
10. Fat Mess