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How rare and wonderful! Duke and a slightly reduced band -- playing a dance gig! And the only Ellington composition on the playlist is Satin Doll. Since the Duke had no problem making Tchaikovsky his own, it should not surprise his and Strayhorn's takes on a treefull of old chestnuts, will make you "love them madly." As a live recording, fewer technical tricks were possible than in the studio. This, and the reduced band, makes the sound, perfectly transferred by HDTT, gloriously natural. Listen (or better yet, dance) to this with a bottle of the best Champagne you can afford.
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Title: Duke Ellington at the Bal Masque
Artist(s): Piano – Duke Ellington
Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges
Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney
Bass – Jimmy Woode
Clarinet – Jimmy Hamilton
Tenor Saxophone – Paul Gonsalves
Trombone – John Sanders, Butter Jackson
Trumpet – Shorty Baker
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Clark Terry
Violin, Trumpet – Ray Nance
Recording Info: Recorded live by Columbia in Miami, March 20, 24, 26, 31, and April 1, 1958
1 Alice Blue Gown 3:02
2 Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf 2:53
3 Got A Date With An Angel 2:25
4 Poor Butterfly 3:40
5 Satan Takes A Holiday 3:15
6 The Peanut Vendor 3:33
7 Satin Doll 3:48
8 Lady In Red 2:49
9 Indian Love Call 3:36
10 The Donkey Serenade 2:13
11 Gypsy Love Song 3:54
12 Laugh, Clown, Laugh 3:03
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