Black, Brown & Beige

by Claude Bolling

Overview

Claude Bolling brings back Duke Ellington's classic "Black, Brown and Beige" on this enjoyable CD. Since Ellington's three-part suite did not feature extensive solos by his unique sidemen, Bolling is able to hint at their presence in his adaptation of Ellington's arrangements for the big band. Forgiving a slightly cutesy interpretation of "Sugar Hill Penthouse," this is a fine re-creation of a much-neglected work. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/19/2007
Label:	Fr?Meaux & Associ?S
UPC:	3448960248921
Rank:	204021

Tracks

1. Work Song
2. Come Sunday
3. Light, Pt. 1
4. Light, Pt. 2
5. Light, Pt. 3
6. West Indian Dance
7. Emancipation Celebration
8. The Blues
9. War
10. Sugar Hill Penthouse
11. Rock Waltz
12. Symphonette
13. Final

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Claude Bolling   Primary Artist,Piano
Michel Camicas   Trombone
Pierre Schirrer   Reeds
Claude Tissendier   Reeds
Philippe Corcuff   Trumpet
Emile Vilain   Trombone
Jean Eteve   Reeds
Michael Delakian   Trumpet
Guylenn   Vocals
Jean-Paul Charlap   Guitar
Jean Aldegon   Reeds
Guy Bodet   Trumpet
Patrice Fontanarosa   Violin
Philippe Portejoie   Reeds
Benny Vasseur   Trombone
Pierre-Yves Sorin   Bass,String Bass
Vincent Cordelette   Drums,Percussion
Francis Cournet   Reeds
Andre Paquinet   Trombone
Fernand Verstraete   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Patrick Fremeaux   Concept
Judy Kaganowich   Art Direction
Toby Pieniek   Executive Producer
Andre Francis   Liner Notes
Claude Colombini   Concept
Benjamin Goldenstein   Production Coordination
Gilbert Preneron   Engineer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Mercer Ellington   Liner Notes
Emmanuel Chamboredon   Executive Producer
Claude Bolling   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Raymond Moretti   Illustrations,Cover Illustration