Plays Duke Ellington
Download links and information about Plays Duke Ellington by World Saxophone Quartet. This album was released in 1986 and it belongs to Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Avant Garde Metal genres. It contains 8 tracks with total duration of 39:28 minutes.
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| Artist: | World Saxophone Quartet |
| Release date: | 1986 |
| Genre: | Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Avant Garde Metal |
| Tracks: | 8 |
| Duration: | 39:28 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | Take the "A" Train (Edit) | 1:34 |
| 2. | Lush Life | 6:32 |
| 3. | Prelude to a Kiss | 2:44 |
| 4. | Sophisticated Lady | 4:42 |
| 5. | I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart | 6:04 |
| 6. | Come Sunday | 7:38 |
| 7. | In a Sentimental Mood | 5:18 |
| 8. | Take the "A" Train | 4:56 |
Details
[Edit]On their first six recordings, the World Saxophone Quartet (comprised of altoists Oliver Lake and Julius Hemphill, tenor saxophonist David Murray, and baritonist Hamiet Bluiett) stuck exclusively to group originals. This 1986 release was a major departure, for the innovative group performed fresh and generally unpredictable versions of five songs by Duke Ellington and two (including two renditions of "Take the 'A' Train") by Billy Strayhorn. Although the tunes (which include "Lush Life," "Sophisticated Lady," and "In a Sentimental Mood") are familiar, the interpretations are certainly unusual, showing respect for the original melodies and then coming up with new directions. This is thought-provoking music that serves as the perfect introduction to the unique World Saxophone Quartet.