Duke Ellington Presents... | |
Type: | Album |
Artist: | Duke Ellington |
Cover: | Duke Ellington Presents.jpg |
Released: | 1956 |
Recorded: | February 7 & 8, 1956 |
Studio: | Universal Recording Corp. (Chicago) |
Genre: | Jazz |
Length: | 42:15 |
Label: | Bethlehem |
Chronology: | Duke Ellington |
Prev Title: | Historically Speaking |
Prev Year: | 1956 |
Next Title: | Ellington at Newport |
Next Year: | 1956 |
Duke Ellington Presents... is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Bethlehem label in 1956.[1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars and stated "Although this set is not essential, the music is quite enjoyable and it is interesting to hear Duke Ellington playing such tunes as "Laura," "My Funny Valentine," and "Indian Summer."[2]
All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted