Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins

by Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins

Overview

This set documents a historic occasion. Although Coleman Hawkins had been an admirer of Duke Ellington's music for at least 35 years at this point and Ellington had suggested they record together at least 20 years prior to their actual meeting in 1962, this was their first (and only) meeting on record. Although it would have been preferable to hear the great tenor performing with the full orchestra, his meeting with Ellington and an all-star group taken out of the big band does feature such greats as Ray Nance on cornet and violin, trombonist Lawrence Brown, altoist Johnny Hodges, and baritonist Harry Carney. High points include an exuberant "The Jeep Is Jumpin'," an interesting remake of "Mood Indigo," and a few new Ellington pieces. This delightful music is recommended in one form or another. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/13/2022
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602438075959

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Duke Ellington   Primary Artist,Piano
Coleman Hawkins   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Ray Nance   Guest Artist,Cornet,Violin
Harry Carney   Guest Artist,Sax (Baritone),Clarinet (Bass)
Johnny Hodges   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Sam Woodyard   Drums
Lawrence Brown   Trombone
Aaron Bell   Bass

Technical Credits

Duke Ellington   Composer
Bob Thiele   Producer
Robert Flynn   Cover Design
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Barney Bigard   Composer
Joe Alper   Cover Photo,Photography
Joe Ebow   Liner Design
Johnny Hodges   Composer
Stanley Dance   Liner Notes
Eddie DeLange   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer