New Orleans Suite
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Duke Ellington
New Orleans Suite
[ Atlantic Records / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 9 July 1987
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This late-period Duke Ellington album is perhaps most notable for including altoist Johnny Hodges' final recordings. In fact, Hodges was supposed to record his first soprano solo in nearly 30 years on "Portrait of Sidney Bechet," but he passed away before the second session. The set consists of the five-song "New Orleans Suite" plus tributes to Wellman Braud, Bechet (tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves took Hodges' place as its soloist), Louis Armstrong (a feature for trumpeter Cootie Williams), and Mahalia Jackson. Interesting if not essential music with a few memorable themes being the main reason to acquire this release. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Tracks:
1 Blues for New Orleans - 7:40
2 Bourbon Street Jingling Jollies - 4:00
3 Portrait of Louis Armstrong - 3:02
4 Thanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta - 3:38
5 Portrait of Wellman Braud - 4:05
6 Second Line - 6:00
7 Portrait of Sidney Bechet - 3:55
8 Aristocracy a la Jean Lafitte - 3:57
9 Portrait of Mahalia Jackson - 4:53
