This is the third of ten volumes of previously unknown Duke Ellington sessions made available in this valuable CD series. One of the strongest in The Private Collection, these rarities from 1962 include early versions of several selections that would later be included in Duke's Sacred Concerts, two otherwise unknown but fun Paul Gonsalves originals titled "Major" and "Minor," Thelonious Monk's composition "Monk's Dream" (here mistitled "Blue Monk") and "September 12th Blues" which welcomed trumpeter Cootie Williams back into the band after a 22-year absence. Recommended.
The Private Collection, Vol. 3: Studio Sessions, New York, 1962
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The Private Collection, Vol. 3: Studio Sessions, New York, 1962 Review
by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
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1 | Duke Ellington | 04:44 | Amazon | ||||
2 | Duke Ellington | 04:08 | Amazon | ||||
3 | Duke Ellington | 03:24 | Amazon | ||||
4 | Duke Ellington | 02:57 | Amazon | ||||
5 | Duke Ellington | 02:32 | Amazon | ||||
6 | Duke Ellington | 02:32 | Amazon | ||||
7 | Duke Ellington | 03:40 | Amazon | ||||
8 | Duke Ellington | 04:06 | Amazon | ||||
9 | Duke Ellington | 01:58 | Amazon | ||||
10 | Duke Ellington | 04:17 | Amazon | ||||
11 | Duke Ellington | 02:53 | Amazon | ||||
12 | Duke Ellington | 02:26 | Amazon | ||||
13 | Duke Ellington | 02:23 | Amazon | ||||
14 | Duke Ellington | 04:19 | Amazon | ||||
15 | Duke Ellington | 02:31 | Amazon | ||||
16 | Duke Ellington | 05:05 | Amazon |