Duke Ellington - 70th Birthday Concert - Pure Pleasure LP

180g Vinyl Double LP, Pressed at Pallas in Germany

Duke Ellington's 70th Birthday Concert was recorded during a 1969 tour. The set showcases the Ellington orchestra in top form, running through classics like "Take The 'A' Train," "Satin Doll," and "Perdido," plus a sprawling medley built from nine Ellington standards including "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady," and "Caravan."

Features

• 180g Vinyl Double LP
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• Recorded live during the 1969 tour
• Label: Pure Pleasure

Track Listing

LP 1:

1. Rockin' In Rhythm
2. B.P.
3. Take The 'A' Train
4. Tootie For Cootie
5. 4:30 Blues
6. El Gato
7. Black Butterfly
8. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
9. Laying On Mellow

LP 2:

1. Satin Doll
2. Azure
3. In Triplicate
4. Perdido
5. Fifi
6. Medley: Prelude To A Kiss / I'm Just A Lucky So And So / I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart / Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear From Me / Just Squeeze Me / Don't Get Around Much Anymore / Mood Indigo / Sophisticated Lady / Caravan
7. Black Swan
8. Closing Speech / End Of Concert