Released September 11, 2012 Artist William Parker Producer William Parker Genre Jazz | Length 132:39 Release date 11 September 2012 Label AUM Fidelity | |
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Recorded February 5, 2012 at the Teatro Manzoni in Milano, Italy Essence of Ellington
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Essence of Ellington (subtitled Live in Milano) is a double live album by bassist and composer William Parker's Orchestra, which was recorded in Italy in 2012 and released on the Centering label.
Contents
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars. The All About Jazz review noted "Parker has delivered a unique take on the Ellington repertoire which pulls of the trick of being both stridently modern and affectionately reverent". JazzTimes noted "You know that an orchestra organized by William Parker to pay tribute to Duke Ellington is going to result in something sprawling and stupendous, and Essence of Ellington doesn’t disappoint".
Track listing
All compositions by William Parker except as indicated
Disc One:
- Introduction by William Parker - 3:12
- "Portrait of Louisiana" - 20:15
- "Essence of Sophisticated Lady / Sophisticated Lady" (Parker / Duke Ellington) - 26:38
- "Take the Coltrane" (Ellington) - 21:09
Disc Two:
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington) - 7:28
- "Take the "A" Train / Ebony Interlude" (Billy Strayhorn / Parker) - 16:35
- "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 23:16
- "The Essence of Ellington" - 14:13
Personnel
References
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