Portraits of Duke Ellington

by Joe Pass

Overview

Recorded just a month after Duke Ellington's death, this tribute album (reissued on CD) features guitarist Joe Pass (just beginning to become famous), bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Bobby Durham jamming on eight Ellington tunes and "Caravan" (which was penned by one of Duke's key sidemen, Juan Tizol). The interplay between the three musicians is quite impressive, and Pass' mastery of the guitar is obvious (he didn't really need the other sidemen). Highlights include "In a Mellow Tone," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/18/2025
Label:	Analogue Prod.
UPC:	0753088018411

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Pass   Primary Artist,Guitar
Bobby Durham   Drums
Ray Brown   Bass

Technical Credits

Norman Granz   Original Recording Producer,Producer
Henry Nemo   Composer
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Phil Stern   Cover Photo,Photography
Benny Green   Liner Notes
Tamaki Beck   Mastering Engineer
John Redmond   Composer
Bob Russell   Composer
Eddie DeLange   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Joe Tarantino   Mastering
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Milt Gabler   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer