A Tribute to Duke
1977 studio album by Various artists
A Tribute to Duke | ||||
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Studio album by Various artists | ||||
Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1977 | |||
Genre | Jazz, Vocal jazz | |||
Length | 35:28 | |||
Label | Concord | |||
Producer | Carl Jefferson | |||
Various artists chronology | ||||
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A Tribute to Duke is a 1977 studio album by various artists, recorded in homage to bandleader and composer Duke Ellington.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by JT Griffith awarded the album 3 stars stating:
- This short, nine-track tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington packs more swing into its 36-minute length than you'd expect. The disc features guest performances from Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and Woody Herman...The instrumental "Main Stem" is a rollicking number that sadly fades out after five minutes. Crosby's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" features some of his more adventurous vocalizations... A Tribute to Duke plays like a wonderful appetizer, readying your palette for more music. The only weakness of this disc is that it is too short.".[2]
Although he was to still record in the U.K., this marked the last occasion that Bing Crosby recorded in America.
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
Track listing
All music is composed by Duke Ellington
No. | Title | Lyrics | Performer | Length |
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1. | "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" | Bob Russell | Bing Crosby | 3:13 |
2. | "Main Stem" | ̶ | Scott Hamilton | 5:15 |
3. | "In a Sentimental Mood" | Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills | Woody Herman | 3:56 |
4. | "I'm Checkin' Out, Go'om Bye" | Billy Strayhorn | Rosemary Clooney | 3:47 |
5. | "Prelude to a Kiss" | Mack Gordon, Irving Mills | Tony Bennett | 2:31 |
6. | "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" | Irving Mills | Scott Hamilton | 4:54 |
7. | "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" | Mack David | Tony Bennett | 2:11 |
8. | "What Am I Here For?" | Frankie Laine | Scott Hamilton | 5:03 |
9. | "Sophisticated Lady" | Mitchell Parish | Rosemary Clooney | 4:38 |
Personnel
The backing musicians for all performers are the following:
- Bill Berry – trumpet
- Nat Pierce – piano
- Monty Budwig – double bass
- Jake Hanna – drums
References
- ^ A Tribute to Duke at AllMusic
- ^ a b Griffith, JT. Allmusic Review accessed February 6, 2011
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