Ellington Is Forever


Ellington Is Forever is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell featuring compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1975 and released on the Fantasy Records label. Originally released as a double album set in 1975 it was rereleased on CD in 1993 as Ellington Is Forever Volume 1.

Reception

The album has been critically well received. The Penguin Guide to Jazz numbers it among the "core collection" which jazz fans should possess.
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is clearly an affectionate tribute, one born out of close association as well as great appreciation".

Track listing

  1. "Jump for Joy" - 1:48
  2. "Caravan" - 8:38
  3. "Chelsea Bridge" - 4:37
  4. "Mood Indigo" - 4:33
  5. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" - 3:15
  6. "C Jam Blues" - 15:31
  7. "It Don't Mean a Thing " - 9:34
  8. "I Didn't Know About You" - 5:11
  9. "My Little Brown Book" - 3:28
  10. "Blues Medley: Carnegie Blues/Rocks in My Bed/Jeep's Blues/The Creole Love Call" - 10:26
  11. "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" - 2:53
  12. "Take the "A" Train" - 2:57

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