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This superlative reissued 1963 recording captures Duke Ellington in a mostly small group format with violinists Ray Nance and Stephane Grappelli, together with violist Svend Assmussen, performing Ellington standards like "Take the 'A' Train" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," as well as more freewheeling cuts like "Limbo Jazz" and "Tricky's Licks."
Recording information: Barclay Studios, Paris, France (02/22/1963).
Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Stéphane Grappelli (violin); Svend Asmussen (viola); Duke Ellington; Stéphane Grappelli; Svend Asmussen (violin); Russell Procope (saxophone, alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Buster Cooper (trombone); Billy Strayhorn (piano); Sam Woodyard (drums); Ray Nance (violin).
Liner Note Author: Stanley Dance.
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