One of Duke Ellington’s finest small group sessions from his final decade was this frequently exciting quartet date with guitaristJoe Pass, bassistRay Brownand drummerLouie Bellson. Ellington’s percussive style always sounded modern and he comes up with consistently strong solos on such numbers as “Love You Madly,” “The Hawk Talks” and especially “Cotton Tail,” easily keeping up with his younger sidemen. An outstanding Pablo pressing (A++ sound) recorded in January 1973 and released in 1974.

180-gram vinyl
Mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tape
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
Housed in Stoughton Printing tip-on single pocket jacket

Label: Analogue Productions
Series: The Pablo Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country: US
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1974
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing

File under: Audiophile Jazz