Product details
- Label Impulse!
- Artist Duke Ellington
- Series Acoustic Sounds Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2022
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins by Duke Ellington featuring Coleman Hawkins.
Duke Ellington delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Duke Ellington leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. Featuring Coleman Hawkins – each adding layers of complexity. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins" is a unique gem that beautifully marries the sumptuous orchestration of Duke Ellington with the potent improvisational mastery of legendary saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. Recorded in a remarkable session for Impulse! in 1962, this album stands out not only for its groundbreaking collaboration but also for its lush arrangements and rich harmonic textures. Ellington's brilliance as a composer is on full display, infusing jazz classics with a vibrant palette that perfectly complements Hawkins' bold, robust tenor saxophone voice. The result is a transformative experience; listeners are transported to a smoky jazz club where every note resonates with deep emotion, spontaneity, and sophistication, highlighting the seamless interplay between the two jazz titans.
What makes this album irresistible for jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike is its blend of old and new. By revisiting classic Ellington compositions like "Mood Indigo" and "Take the 'A' Train," Hawkins infuses them with an invigorating freshness, reflecting his own distinct
Pressing Details:
Released in a gatefold sleeve with one opening on the back outer edge. Vinyl comes in a non-branded rice paper inner sleeve. An 11"x11" insert for 'Acoustic Sounds Series' is included.
[From back cover]
Printed In U.S.A.
A Verve Records release. Originally released in 1963 on Impulse! Records
© 2022 UMG Recordings Inc.
Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, A Division of UMG Recordings.
[From gatefold interior]
Made in U.S.A.
The recording took place August 18, 1962
Reissue Supervisor: Chad Kassem, Acoustic Sounds
[From labels]
Printed In U.S.A.
A Verve Records release. Originally released in 1963 on Impulse! Records © 2022 UMG Recordings Inc.
[From 1st sticker (Acoustic Sound Series)]
Audiophile vinyl reissues from the world's greatest jazz labels
• Mastered from the original analog tapes by top mastering engineers
• Manufactured at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) on 180 gram vinyl
• Tip-On gatefold sleeves printed on high-grade board
STDACOUST2
[From 2nd sticker]
60
impulse!
STDIMP60LP
Runouts are etched except 'STERLING' is stamped.
Track Listing:
A1. Limbo Jazz
A2. Mood Indigo
A3. Ray Charles' Place
A4. Wanderlust
B1. You Dirty Dog
B2. Self Portrait (Of The Bean)
B3. The Jeep Is Jumpin'
B4. The Ricitic
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Duke Ellington
Supporting Artists: Coleman Hawkins
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Impulse!
Catalog Number: B0033795-01
Series: Acoustic Sounds Series
Release Year: 2022
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)