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The great bandleader, a crucial sideman and one whale of a good time.
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We Say...
Ellington's suave manner and long-standing reputation as the greatest composer in jazz history obscure his penchant for merry-making, but one listen to this delightful disc will remedy that. While the urbane eloquence of altoist Johnny Hodges made him the critic's favorite among horns in this edition of the Ellington Orchestra, tenorist Paul Gonsalves knew how to motivate an audience. Framed by a pair of romps ("C-Jam Blues" and "Ready, Go"), the program also includes a spirited "Take the 'A' Train" that accelerates into a chase-your-tail frenzy for its final two minutes, and "Happy-Go-Lucky Local," which sounds like a Pink Panther-ish Henry Mancini soundtrack from the era. Gonsalves' command of tempo on "Paris Blues" is particularly impressive, while only a turgid "Caravan" fails to deliver a good time.
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They Say...
Tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves will be remembered by many for his riotous 27 choruses on the Newport recording of "Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue." As with other prime Ellington soloists like Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney, Gonsalves was given ample room to display his wares live and in the studio. Duke's faith in Gonsalves was certainly made clear at Newport and is proven again on this very enjoyable showcase. Unbeknownst to Gonsalves, though, Ellington planned the session as a vehicle for his soloist's considerable skills. Recorded in May of 1962, the eight-song set was cut in about four hours. The resulting album has both an informal feel and the qualities of a laboriously planned recording. (Ellington's band, of course, was so tight on the boss's catalog that it always sounded rehearsed.) Gonsalves is impressive throughout, reeling off a keen mix of big-band blowing and harmonically sophisticated solos reminiscent of Don Byas' own varied approach to the tenor. In addition to stretching out on warhorses like "C Jam Blues" and "Take the 'A' Train," Gonsalves also offers up some snaky and vaporous lines on more involved Ellington cuts like "Caravan" and "Paris Blues." Backed by band regulars like Hodges, trumpeter Cat Anderson, trombonist Lawrence Brown, and clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton, among many others, Gonsalves turns this one-off session into one of the more enjoyable titles in Ellington's catalog.
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C-Jam Blues |
5:14 |
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Take The "A" Train |
5:43 |
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Happy-Go-Lucky Local |
5:03 |
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Jam With Sam |
3:18 |
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Caravan |
6:12 |
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| 06. | |
Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
4:49 |
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Paris Blues |
3:30 |
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Ready, Go |
5:01 |
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08 Total Tracks, 38:50 Total Length
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Credits
- Cat Anderson - Trumpet // Bill Berry - Trumpet // Bill Berry - Trumpet // Bill Berry - ? // Bill Berry - ? // Paul Gonsalves - Sax (Tenor) // Paul Gonsalves - Sax (Tenor) // Paul Gonsalves - Sax (Tenor) // Paul Gonsalves - Performer // Paul Gonsalves - Performer // Paul Gonsalves - Performer // Johnny Hodges - Saxophone // Johnny Hodges - Sax (Alto) // Ray Nance - Trumpet // Aaron Bell - Bass // Aaron Bell - ? // Lawrence Brown - Trombone // Russell Procope - Sax (Alto) // Chuck Connors - Trombone // William Cat Anderson - Trumpet // Roy Burrowes - Trumpet // Roy Burrowes - ? // Harry Carney - Saxophone // Harry Carney - Sax (Baritone) // Stanley Dance - Liner Notes // Phil DeLancie - Remastering // Phil DeLancie - Digital Remastering // Duke Ellington - Piano // Duke Ellington - Piano // Duke Ellington - Piano // Duke Ellington - Piano // Duke Ellington - Piano // Duke Ellington - Piano // Duke Ellington - Main Performer // Duke Ellington - Main Performer // Duke Ellington - Main Performer // Duke Ellington - Main Performer // Duke Ellington - Main Performer // Duke Ellington - Main Performer // Duke Ellington - Performer // Duke Ellington - Performer // Duke Ellington - Performer // Duke Ellington - Performer // Duke Ellington - Performer // Duke Ellington - Performer // Jimmy Hamilton - Clarinet // Jimmy Hamilton - Sax (Tenor) // Sam Woodyard - Drums // Leon Cox - Trombone // Leon Cox - ? // Phil Carroll - Art Direction // Chuck Conners - Trombone // Baron Wolman - Photography
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