Lush Life

by Billy Strayhorn

Overview

Although not initially released until 1992, 25 years after composer Billy Strayhorn's death, this is his definitive CD. Strayhorn is heard singing "Lush Life" while backed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1964 (his voice is not strong but his phrasing is quite sincere), jamming on piano with fluegelhornist Clark Terry and Bob Wilbur (on clarinet and soprano) in a quintet, backing singer Ozzie Bailey, and taking a pair of piano solos ("Love Came" and "Baby Clementine"). These are very valuable and intriguing recordings, shedding some new light on a nearly invisible genius. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2000
Label:	JAMEY AEBERSOLD
UPC:	0635621000667

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Billy Strayhorn   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
Wendell Marshall   Bass
Rolf Ericson   Trumpet
Sam Woodyard   Drums
Jimmy Hamilton   Saxophone
Paul Gonsalves   Saxophone
Bob Wilber   Clarinet,Sax (Soprano)
Duke Ellington   Piano
Ozzie Bailey   Vocals
Johnny Hodges   Saxophone
Cootie Williams   Trumpet
Lawrence Brown   Trombone
Ernie Shepard   Bass
Buster Cooper   Trombone
Harry Carney   Saxophone
Dave Bailey   Drums
Willie Ruff   French Horn
Herbie Jones   Trumpet
Clark Terry   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Chuck Connors   Trombone
Russell Procope   Saxophone
Cat Anderson   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Ruth Roberts   Composer
Lee Gaines   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
John Latouche   Composer
Stanley Dance   Liner Notes
Bob Thiele   Composer,Producer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Mercer Ellington   Composer,Producer
Charles Stewart   Photography
Chris Herles   Digital Mastering
Hillis Waiters   Composer
Bill Katz   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer,Producer