Very nice work from one of Ellington's revival periods – when he was signed to Columbia in the late 50s, and recording some of the best work of his career. This set moves past the modernism of some of Duke's other sessions at the time, and offers a more straight-ahead set in true "jazz party" tradition. Jimmy Rushing sings vocals on a few tracks, and Duke's band features Johnny Brand: Columbia (Label).

It's hard for the newcomer to know the best values, the best sound, the important tunes in the best versions. "Jazz Party" is a studio date from the latter stage of the Ellington Orchestra's career. Recorded in early , this album pleased Duke and his producer Irving Townsend, and it is quite likely to please you, too.

Duke Ellington remains one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music and is widely considered as one of the twentieth century's best known African American personalites. As both a composer and a band leader, Ellington's reputation has increased since his death, with thematic repackagings of his signature music often becoming best-sellers.

Jazz Party () Duke Ellington feat: Dizzy Gillespie / Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 大西順子のツィッターより「私のエリントン最高のお気に入りは二つあって一つはこれ。 みんなmiles のことはよく語るけどDizzyが本当に凄いことがこの演奏でもよくわかる。そ5/5(3).

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Jazz Party is a sublime example of big band jazz at it's most innovative. Duke Ellington's producer Irving Townsend described it as "The Most exciting album of jazz I've ever heard. " and went on to set the scene for this most historic recording session, "This album began as a single recording session during which we intended to record three or four of Duke's recent compositions for release 5/5(5).

This most unusual Duke Ellington record includes two selections featuring nine symphonic percussionists on timpani, vibes, marimbas, and xylophones. Dizzy Gillespie makes a historic appearance with Ellington's orchestra on "U.M.M.G." (a meeting that should have been repeated often but sadly never was), Jimmy Rushing (Count Basie's former vocalist) sings "Hello Little Girl," and both 8/