ELLINGTON

$15.99
Label
ACT MUSIC
Release Date
November 8, 2024
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • PERFORMER
      JARREAU, AL & NDR BIGBAND
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 08, 2024
    • UPC
      614427906021
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      AECT9060.2
    • LABEL
      ACT MUSIC
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Jazz
    Works ⌄

    1. Act I: 125th Street: Drop Me Off in Harlem

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Ingolf Burkhardt

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    2. Act I: The Cotton Club: I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Fiete Felsch

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    3. Lush Life

      Composer: Billy Strayhorn

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Fiete Felsch, Christof Lauer

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    4. Black, Brown and Beige: Come Sunday

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    5. In a Mellow Tone

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Ingolf Burkhardt

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    6. Take the A Train

      Composer: Billy Strayhorn

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Tini Thomsen, Hans Vroomans, Wolfgang Haffner

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    7. I'm Beginning to See the Light

      Composer: Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Harry James

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Frank Delle

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    8. Sophisticated Lady

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    9. I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Peter Tiehuis

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    10. I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)

      Composer: Duke Ellington

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Ingolf Burkhardt

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller

    11. Satin Doll

      Composer: Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn

      Ensemble: North German Radio Big Band

      Performer: Al Jarreau, Dan Gottshall, Günter Bollmann, Stefan Lottermann, Hans Vroomans

      Conductor: Jörg Achim Keller


The final album and a heartfelt tribute to the world-famous American singer Al Jarreau. With Duke Ellington's timeless compositions. - Experience the magic of American singer Al Jarreau one last time with "Ellington," his final album, recorded just months before his passing in February 2017. This live recording captures the essence of a true musical genius and brings Jarreau's illustrious musical journey full circle. A unique collaboration with the NDR Bigband, "Ellington" showcases Jarreau's legendary vocal artistry intertwined with Duke Ellington's timeless compositions. It's also a poignant reminder of his deep connection to Germany, where he first rose to fame, thanks to the unwavering support of Siggi Loch-then an executive at Warner Brothers and later the founder of ACT Music. Their partnership led to some of the most memorable performances of Jarreau's career. "Ellington" is a heartfelt tribute to Al Jarreau, whose groundbreaking approach transcended genres, earning him six Grammy Awards across jazz, pop, and R&B, and leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. - Recorded at Paradiso in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on 26 November 2016 and at the Opera Garnier in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on 29 November 2016.