Earl Hines Plays Duke Ellington Volume Two


Earl Hines Plays Duke Ellington Volume Two is a compilation CD featuring recordings by pianist Earl Hines performing compositions by Duke Ellington on the New World label which follows the first volume in rereleasing tracks from LPs that Hines recorded for the Master Jazz label in sessions between 1971 and 1974.

Reception

's Scott Yanow noted " Hines recorded a ton of music during the era, but virtually every one of his releases is well worth getting. His chance-taking solos were sometimes hair-raising and always full of surprises". The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection.

Track listing

  1. "In a Mellow Tone" - 7:28
  2. "Solitude" - 8:10
  3. "It Don't Mean a Thing " - 4:20
  4. "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" - 6:45
  5. "Satin Doll" - 4:50
  6. "In a Sentimental Mood" - 6:58
  7. "Don't You Know I Care " - 6:55
  8. "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" - 6:31
  9. "Prelude to a Kiss" - 6:24
  10. "All Too Soon" - 9:00