Format: Vinyl Record LP, Holiday Records. USA release from 1980. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Duke Ellington Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Holiday Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34322hdy1916 letrE
About this Vinyl Record:A charming and festive seasonal delight! Released on the Holiday label, this album features The Duke Ellington Orchestra in cheerful holiday mode, delivering a programme of Christmas-themed material arranged with the sophistication and musical elegance that the Ellington organisation invariably brought to everything it recorded. Whether swinging through familiar carols or navigating original seasonal pieces, the orchestra plays with its characteristic warmth and precision, making this a wonderfully distinguished addition to the jazz Christmas album genre and a real pleasure for Ellington devotees.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concord-Jazz Records. USA release from 1977. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Woody Herman. Classic Swing Jazz Vocal music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Concord-Jazz Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34319cj50 letrC
About this Vinyl Record:What a wonderfully touching and joyful tribute! Released on Concord Jazz in 1977, this heartfelt celebration of the life and music of Duke Ellington — recorded just three years after his passing — features four luminaries who knew and loved the man: Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, and Woody Herman. Backed by the Concord Jazz Festival All Stars with Jake Hanna and Cal Collins, and featuring arrangements by Bob Wilber, the performances are warm, gracious, and deeply affectionate. A lovely keepsake.
Jazz Music LP
Paul Gonsalves - Paul Gonsalves In Paris (BLUE STAR 80.703)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Blue-Star Records. France release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Paul Gonsalves. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Blue-Star Records. France Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34248bluestar80703 letrG
About this Vinyl Record:Paul Gonsalves shines brilliantly on Paul Gonsalves In Paris, bringing his gloriously rich, powerful tenor saxophone sound to the French capital with spectacular results. Best known as Duke Ellington's tenor star, Gonsalves demonstrates here his remarkable abilities as a solo artist, swinging magnificently and improvising with tremendous depth and creativity. A wonderful European adventure from one of jazz's most underrated and genuinely exciting saxophone voices.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, One-Up Records. UK release from 1974. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington. Classic Swing, Instrumental Jazz music LP. Record label: One-Up Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34205oum2048 letrE
About this Vinyl Record:Duke Ellington steps away from the orchestra and reveals his intimate, deeply personal side on this beautiful solo piano album, his reflective playing offering a rare and precious glimpse into the musical mind of a true genius. Ellington's piano style is endlessly fascinating — harmonically adventurous, rhythmically subtle, and always deeply expressive. Quiet, thoughtful, and utterly captivating throughout, this album is an extraordinary and deeply rewarding document of a remarkable artist in private contemplation.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Capitol Records. USA release from 1954. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Capitol Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34204t637 letrE
About this Vinyl Record:Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra make it an absolute pleasure to get up and dance on this wonderfully entertaining album, swinging through a programme of irresistible dance floor material with characteristic grace and power. Ellington's orchestra was the finest dancing machine in jazz history, and this album captures that glorious quality magnificently, delivering the perfect combination of rhythmic propulsion, melodic beauty, and sophisticated arrangement that only Ellington could achieve so consistently.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Columbia Records. USA release from 1953. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. Record labels are the Columbia six eye grey coloured versions. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Columbia Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34203ml4639 letrE
About this Vinyl Record:Duke Ellington pushes his orchestra into gloriously ambitious creative territory on this outstanding album, blending jazz tradition with more extended compositional forms to dazzling effect. Featuring the remarkable Mahalia Jackson alongside his brilliant instrumental soloists, Ellington creates a rich and varied musical tapestry that demonstrates his extraordinary range and vision. Uplifting, innovative, and consistently magnificent, this album shows one of music's greatest ever creative minds operating with wonderful ambition and supreme confidence.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Joker Records. Italy release from 1971. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Joker Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34202sm3120 letrE
About this Vinyl Record:Duke Ellington and his Orchestra are captured in peak creative form on these marvellous 1940-1941 recordings, widely considered among the greatest in jazz history. The ensemble plays with breathtaking precision and collective brilliance, featuring legendary soloists at the absolute height of their considerable powers. Ellington's compositional genius shines magnificently throughout, producing music of extraordinary sophistication, beauty, and swing that continues to sound utterly thrilling and utterly timeless many decades later.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Atlantic Records. UK release from 1971. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Some handling wear and tear to jacket. Record label: Atlantic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM342012400135 letrE
About this Vinyl Record:Duke Ellington pays magnificent and deeply heartfelt tribute to the city that gave birth to jazz on this outstanding late-career masterpiece, composing a suite of extraordinary richness and emotional depth. Ellington captures the spirit of New Orleans with brilliant orchestral imagination, featuring memorable solos and wonderfully evocative writing throughout. A genuinely moving and musically magnificent achievement from one of American music's greatest ever creative minds, this album stands as an enduring tribute.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Allegro Records. UK release from 1965. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington. Classic Big Band, Swing Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Record label: Allegro Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34130all796 letrE
About this Vinyl Record: On this atmospheric release, Duke Ellington presents a collection of performances rich in colour, sophistication and imagination. Elegant orchestration combines with his distinctive piano work to create music filled with mood and subtlety. The album reflects the composer's remarkable ability to blend melody and harmony into vivid musical landscapes, making it a rewarding listening experience for admirers of classic jazz artistry.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, London Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. This is Volume 1. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: London Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34111hmp5033 letrE
About this Vinyl Record: The opening volume of these radio transcriptions introduces listeners to the remarkable artistry of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Recorded for radio audiences, the performances combine spontaneity with exceptional musicianship. The collection highlights the band's versatility, ranging from elegant ballads to energetic swing numbers, all delivered with the distinctive style that made Ellington legendary.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, London Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. This is Volume 2. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: London Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34110hmp5034 letrE
About this Vinyl Record: Volume two offers listeners a further opportunity to experience the brilliance of Duke Ellington and his orchestra in broadcast recordings. The sessions display the band's remarkable discipline and creativity, with inventive arrangements and excellent ensemble playing. The music swings effortlessly while maintaining the sophistication and originality that defined the Ellington sound.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, London Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. This is Volume 3. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: London Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34109hmp5035 letrE
About this Vinyl Record: This volume presents another rewarding selection of radio performances from Duke Ellington and his orchestra. The recordings capture the band at work in a less formal setting, yet the artistry remains exceptional throughout. Fine soloists, dynamic arrangements and the orchestra's unmistakable style make these performances both historically important and thoroughly enjoyable.