A Tribute to Duke

A Tribute to Duke
Studio album by Various artists
Released 1977
Recorded 1977
Genre Jazz, Vocal jazz
Length 35:28
Label Concord
Producer Carl Jefferson

A Tribute to Duke is a 1977 studio album by various artists, recorded in homage to bandleader and composer Duke Ellington.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by JT Griffith awarded the album 3 stars stating "This short, nine-track tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington packs more swing into its 36-minute length than you'd expect. The disc features guest performances from Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and Woody Herman... The instrumental "Main Stem" is a rollicking number that sadly fades out after five minutes. Crosby's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" features some of his more adventurous vocalizations... A Tribute to Duke plays like a wonderful appetizer, readying your palette for more music. The only weakness of this disc is that it is too short.".[2] Although he was to still record in the U.K., this marked the last occasion that Bing Crosby recorded in America.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

  1. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Bob Russell) – 3:13
  2. "Main Stem" – 5:15
  3. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 3:56
  4. "I'm Checkin' Out – Go'om Bye" (Billy Strayhorn) – 3:47
  5. "Prelude to a Kiss" (Mack Gordon, Mills) – 2:31
  6. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Mills) – 4:54
  7. "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" (Mack David) – 2:11
  8. "What Am I Here For?" (Frankie Laine) – 5:03
  9. "Sophisticated Lady" (Mitchell Parish) – 4:38

All music composed by Duke Ellington, lyricists indicated.

Personnel

Performance

References

  1. ↑ A Tribute to Duke at AllMusic
  2. 1 2 Griffith, JT. Allmusic Review accessed February 6, 2011
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