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Copenhagen 1958 (Bonus: After Hours 1950)
Storyville Records

Copenhagen 1958 (Bonus: After Hours 1950)

Romantic Energetic Virtuosic Playful Nostalgic
$19.99

Details

Composer
Various
Artist
Duke Ellington
Format
CD
Label
Storyville Records
Released
May 31, 2024
Catalog #
SVL1018540
UPC
717101854028

About

A piece of music history comes alive on Friday, May 10, as Storyville Records releases a new recording capturing the legendary Duke Ellington live in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1958. This recording, Copenhagen 1958 (Bonus: After Hours 1950), offers a rare glimpse into Ellington’s genius during a pivotal period in jazz history. In the late autumn of 1958, Ellington and his orchestra embarked on a whirlwind tour across Europe, leaving a trail of musical brilliance in their wake.

Among the highlights of this tour were two electrifying concerts held at Copenhagen’s iconic sports center, KB Hallen, on November 7. Although the original tapes have been lost to time, segments of these historic performances were broadcasted on separate occasions. Now, these broadcast recordings serve as the foundation for this release, transporting listeners back to a time when Ellington’s music redefined the jazz landscape.

The album opens with Ellington’s signature tune, "Take the A Train," over the vibrant energy of "Newport Up" to the soulful strains of "My Funny Valentine," each track showcasing the orchestra’s talent and Ellington’s innovative compositions. The orchestra was in great form in the late '50s, with the mixture of veterans like Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney, and modernists like Jimmy Hamilton, Clark Terry, and Paul Gonsalves.

One of the highlights is the rendition of "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue," featuring Paul Gonsalves’ legendary solo. In addition to the live recordings from the 1958 tour, this album also includes bonus tracks from after-hours settings in 1950; three tracks from a jam session at the dance restaurant Sct. Thomas in Copenhagen and two solo Ellington tunes recorded at a social charity event in Aarhus.

Copenhagen 1958 stands as evidence of Ellington’s enduring musical legacy, demonstrating that his music remains as pertinent and influential today as it was during its inception!

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 Take the A Train 00:33
    Track
    1
    Title
    Take the A Train
    Duration
    00:33
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  2. 2 Newport Up 04:45
    Track
    2
    Title
    Newport Up
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  3. 3 Babes in Arms: My Funny Valentine 06:14
    Track
    3
    Title
    Babes in Arms: My Funny Valentine
    Duration
    06:14
    Composer
    Richard Rodgers
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  4. 4 Perdido 04:10
    Track
    4
    Title
    Perdido
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Juan Tizol
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  5. 5 Sophisticated Lady 03:38
    Track
    5
    Title
    Sophisticated Lady
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  6. 6 Sonnet to Hank Cinq 01:28
    Track
    6
    Title
    Sonnet to Hank Cinq
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  7. 7 What Else Can You Hear From Me 02:03
    Track
    7
    Title
    What Else Can You Hear From Me
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ozzie Bailey, Duke Ellington
  8. 8 Rockin' in Rhythm 03:46
    Track
    8
    Title
    Rockin' in Rhythm
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  9. 9 Prelude to a Kiss 04:47
    Track
    9
    Title
    Prelude to a Kiss
    Duration
    04:47
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  10. 10 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 03:44
    Track
    10
    Title
    Things Ain't What They Used to Be
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Mercer Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  11. 11 El gato 04:16
    Track
    11
    Title
    El gato
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    W.C. Anderson
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  12. 12 Hi Fi Fo Fum 02:31
    Track
    12
    Title
    Hi Fi Fo Fum
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  13. 13 Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue 11:28
    Track
    13
    Title
    Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue
    Duration
    11:28
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  14. 14 I Can't Get Started 03:51
    Track
    14
    Title
    I Can't Get Started
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Vernon Duke
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  15. 15 Body and Soul 10:27
    Track
    15
    Title
    Body and Soul
    Duration
    10:27
    Composer
    Johnny Green
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  16. 16 A Little Blues 05:00
    Track
    16
    Title
    A Little Blues
    Duration
    05:00
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  17. 17 Sophisticated Lady 02:28
    Track
    17
    Title
    Sophisticated Lady
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  18. 18 Mood Indigo 03:19
    Track
    18
    Title
    Mood Indigo
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Irving Mills
    Performer
    Duke Ellington