Duke Ellington's Greatest

by Duke Ellington

Overview

Columbia's Greatest Hits features many of Duke Ellington's best-known songs and biggest hits, including "Satin Doll," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Take the 'A' Train," "Solitude," "Mood Indigo," "I'm Beginning to See the Light," "Prelude to a Kiss" and "Perdido." It's a fine sampling of Ellington's most familiar melodies and works as a good introduction for novices. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	12/09/1997
Label:	Legacy / Columbia/Legacy
UPC:	0074646541920
Rank:	122154

Tracks

1. Satin Doll
2. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
3. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
4. Take the "A" Train
5. Solitude
6. C Jam Blues
7. Mood Indigo
8. I'm Beginning to See the Light
9. Prelude to a Kiss
10. Perdido

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Duke Ellington   Primary Artist,Piano
Betty Roche   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Al Hibbler   Featured Artist,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Duke Ellington   Composer
Experimental Aircraft   Composer
Don George   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Johnny Hodges   Composer
Harry James   Composer
Hans Lengsfelder   Composer
Barney Bigard   Composer
Irving Gordon   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Ervin Drake   Composer
Bob Russell   Composer
Eddie DeLange   Composer