Duke Ellington and John Coltrane Duke Ellington, John Coltrane

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  • Release Date: 10/24/1995
  • Original Release: 1962
  • Sales Rank: 16,904
  • Label: GRP RECORDS
  • UPC: 011105016629

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Duke Ellington and John Coltrane

1LISTENIn a Sentimental Mood 4:12
2LISTENTake the Coltrane 4:40
3LISTENBig Nick 4:25
4LISTENStevie 4:20
5LISTENMy Little Brown Book 5:20
6LISTENAngelica 5:56
7LISTENThe Feeling of Jazz 5:30

About Duke Ellington

About John Coltrane

Editorial Reviews

For this classic encounter, Duke Ellington "sat in" with the John Coltrane Quartet for a set dominated by Ellington's songs; some performances have his usual sidemen (bassist Aaron Bell and drummer Sam Woodyard) replacing Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones in the group. Although it would have been preferable to hear Coltrane play in the Duke Ellington orchestra instead of the other way around, the results are quite rewarding. Their version of "In a Sentimental Mood" is a high point, and such numbers as "Take the Coltrane," "Big Nick," and "My Little Brown Book" are quite memorable. Ellington always recognized talent, and Coltrane seemed quite happy to be recording with a fellow genius. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Two Giants On One CDby Anonymous

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November 08, 2005: Duke Ellington and John Coltrane are, individually, two tremendously influential and vital figures in the world of jazz who could do no wrong as far as I'm concerned. But when you combine their talents on record, then you have a recording that's not only music, it's also a piece of history. There is something very satisfying about hearing Duke Ellington playing so called modern jazz. Evidence of the versatility of this giant of American music as if evidence were needed. Coltrane is the star of this set but Duke is ..well ..Duke ! How can you go wrong?

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August 05, 2004: I haven't heard the whole album yet, but i must highly recommend this album on the basis of what i've heard. I, first of all, couldn't believe that these two giants would come together, especially since Coltrane was right on the verge of his final, avant-garde period. Nevertheless, it's fantastic. The most beautiful track is the first one, "In a sentimental mood." Its awesome simplicity rivals Kind of Blue, in a way. Definately check this album out.


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