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:	10/06/2023
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031588161
Rank:	10470

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

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