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Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: Duke Ellington (piano); Ivie Anderson, Herb Jefferies, Ray Nance (vocals); Wallace Jones, Cootie Williams, Ray Nance (trumpet); Rex Stewart (cornet); Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Ben Webster, harry Carney, Chauncey Haughton (reeds); Billy Strayhorn (piano); Fred Guy (guitar); Jimmie Blanton, Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass); Sonny Greer (drums).
This three-CD set chronicles one of the most storied of the Duke Ellington band lineups, which included saxophonists Ben Webster and Johnny Hodges, bassist Jimmy Blanton, clarinetist Barney Bigard, and trombonist Juan Tizol. Including previously unreleased takes of such numbers as the Webster showcase "Body and Soul" and "Sepia Panorama," NEVER NO LAMENT also features the delightful "Portrait of Bert Williams," Ellington's tribute to the legendary vaudeville performer, and trumpeter Cootie Williams's extended display of musical pyrotechnics, "Concerto for Cootie." Comprehensive and illuminating, this collection forms a welcome consolidation of previously available, yet widely dispersed recordings.
Includes liner notes by Brian Priestly.
3cds. The Blanton-Webster Band
Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano, celesta); Ray Nance (vocals, violin, trumpet); Herb Jeffries, Ivie Anderson (vocals); Fred Guy (guitar); Johnny Hodges (clarinet, reeds, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Harry Carney (clarinet, reeds, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone); Chauncey Houghton, Barney Bigard (clarinet, reeds, tenor saxophone); Otto Hardwick (reeds, alto saxophone); Ben Webster (reeds, tenor saxophone); Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones (trumpet); Rex Stewart (cornet); Lawrence D. Brown, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Billy Strayhorn (piano, celesta); Sonny Greer (drums).
Liner Note Authors: Brian Priestly; Brian Priestley.
Recording information: Chicago, IL (03/06/1940-07/28/1942); Hollywood, CA (03/06/1940-07/28/1942); New York, NY (03/06/1940-07/28/1942).
Photographer: Duncan P. Schiedt.
Arrangers: Duke Ellington; Mercer Ellington; Ben Webster; Billy Strayhorn.JazzTimes (8/03, p.143) - "...These tracks are among the greatest recordings ever made..."
Body and Soul (with Jimmie Blanton, Jimmie Blanton)
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Sophisticated Lady (with Jimmie Blanton, Jimmie Blanton)
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Mr. J.B. Blues
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Ko-Ko
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Bojangles (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Sepia Panorama (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Jumpin' Punkins (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Jump For Joy (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Disc 3
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Chocolate Shake (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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I Got It Bad (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Clementine (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Brownskin Gal
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Jump For Joy (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Moon Over Cuba (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Five O'Clock Drag (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
5:12
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Rocks In My Bed (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Bli-Blip (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Raincheck
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What Good Would It Do? (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
4:06
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I Don't Know What Kind of Blues I Got (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
5:14
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Chelsea Bridge Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra / Billy Strayhorn, His Famous Orchestra
4:13
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Perdido (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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"C" Jam Blues (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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Moon Mist (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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What Am I Here For? (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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I Don't Mind (with & His Famous Orchestra / Ivie Anderson, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra / Ivie Anderson, His Famous Orchestra, Ivie Anderson)
4:09
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Someone (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
5:08
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My Little Brown Book (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
5:11
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Main Stem (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
4:08
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Johnny Come Lately (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
4:00
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Hayfoot, Strawfoot (with & His Famous Orchestra / Ivie Anderson, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra / Ivie Anderson, His Famous Orchestra, Ivie Anderson)
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Sentimental Lady (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
5:02
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Slip of the Lip
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Sherman Shuffle (with & His Famous Orchestra, Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, His Famous Orchestra)
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