Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges
Play The Blues Back To Back

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Release date: 06/Nov/2006

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Bigband Swing

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296379678

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Wabash Blues"

02. "Basin Street Blues"

03. "Beale Street Blues"

04. "Weary Blues"

05. "St. Louis Blues"

06. "Loveless Love"

07. "Royal Garden Blues"

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Play The Blues Back To Ba is an album by Duke Ellington, released in 2005. Play The Blues Back To Ba includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Wabash Bluesâ?, â??Basin Street Bluesâ?, â??Beale Street Bluesâ?, â??Weary Bluesâ? and more. The album is a jazz CD. - ..BACK/ORIGINALS SERIES

Recorded February 20, 1959 at Columbia Studios, New York City. Originally released in 1959. Original-LP issue: "Play the Blues Back to Back" Verve MGVS-6055. ? 1997 The Verve Music Group, © 2005 The Verve Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

"Play The Blues Back To Back" is a classic jazz album on CD, featuring the legendary collaboration between Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges. Released by Verve, this recording brings together two of jazz?s most influential figures for an unforgettable session that celebrates the blues in its purest form. With soulful saxophone lines from Hodges and masterful piano work by Ellington, each track radiates authenticity and emotional depth. This album stands as a testament to their enduring artistry and chemistry, making it essential listening for any jazz enthusiast. Duke Ellington was one of the greatest composers and bandleaders in jazz history, known for timeless pieces like "Mood Indigo" and "It Don?t Mean a Thing (If It Ain?t Got That Swing)." Johnny Hodges was celebrated as one of the finest alto saxophonists ever, renowned for his smooth tone and expressive phrasing within Ellington?s orchestra. Together, they created some of the genre's most memorable moments. Verve Records has long been synonymous with excellence in jazz production since its founding in 1956. Home to legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Stan Getz, Verve continues to set standards with high-quality recordings that capture the essence of great music.

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9884029

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