The Duke Ellington Orchestra: The Greatest Band in History.
Whether it’s Monk, Coltrane, or Miles—they all held Duke Ellington in the highest regard. This is a masterful performance featuring extended arrangements of classic songs from 1951, such as “Moog Indigo” and “Sophisticated Lady,” each running over 10 minutes. It’s a slow swing that’s absolutely brimming with danceable energy. Thanks in part to the ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)remastering, the sound structure woven by the elite professional orchestra of that era is so perfect—almost avant-garde in its perfection—that audiophiles who haven’t heard it before are sure to be amazed. 24-bit digitally remastered. Even though this music is over half a century old, it hasn’t aged a bit—it’s the ultimate in entertainment. (Original Japanese text by Saito)
Whether it’s Monk, Coltrane, or Miles—they all held Duke Ellington in the highest regard. This is a masterful performance featuring extended arrangements of classic songs from 1951, such as “Moog Indigo” and “Sophisticated Lady,” each running over 10 minutes. It’s a slow swing that’s absolutely brimming with danceable energy. Thanks in part to the ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)remastering, the sound structure woven by the elite professional orchestra of that era is so perfect—almost avant-garde in its perfection—that audiophiles who haven’t heard it before are sure to be amazed. 24-bit digitally remastered. Even though this music is over half a century old, it hasn’t aged a bit—it’s the ultimate in entertainment. (Original Japanese text by Saito)