Duke Ellington Piano In The Background Classic Records 200g LP

Duke Ellington

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New 2025 collection! From a very meticulous collector, this comes from a collection great highly sought-after items! Long Out Of Print, won't last long! Only 1 Copy Available!

Vinyl Grade: Sealed

Jacket Grade: Mint

Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the April 2005 Issue of Stereophile!

"Piano in the Background" is the sister, albeit earlier, recording to "Piano in the Foreground" this time featuring Ellington with Orchestral accompaniment. The band is amazing as are the original three track master tapes used to cut directly to master lacquer on Bernie Grundman's all tube cutting system. Now on Classic's 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile this is a must have compendium to "Piano in the Foreground" also available from Classic Records.

Musicians:
Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddy Mullins, Gerald Wison, trumpets
Lawrence Brown, Britt Woodman, "Booty" Wood, Juan Tizol, trombones
Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Paul Gonzalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, saxes
Aaron Bell, bass
Sam Woodyard, drums
Duke Ellington, piano

Selections:
1. Happy Go Lucky
2. What Am I Here For
3. Kinda Dukish
4. Rockin' In Rhythm
5. I'm Beginning To See The Light
6. Midriff
7. It Don't Mean A Thing
8. Main Stem
9. Take The "A" Train