For Ellington is a tribute album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1988 and released on the East West label.[2]
| For Ellington | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | February 1–3, 1988 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:32 | |||
| Label | East West 90926-2 | |||
| Producer | Nesuhi Ertegun | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Reception
editThe Allmusic review stated "This is a tribute album that works quite well... The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release".[1]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated
- "For Ellington" (John Lewis) - 8:01
- "Jack the Bear" - 5:04
- "Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 5:05
- "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 5:45
- "Ko Ko" - 5:44
- "Maestro E.K.E." (Milt Jackson) - 5:37
- "Sepia Panorama" - 5:32
- "Rockin' in Rhythm" (Harry Carney, Ellington, Mills) - 6:33
- "Come Sunday" - 4:11
Personnel
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 1, 2012
- ^ Modern Jazz Quartet discography accessed June 1, 2012