The quality of the recording is also superb. I love the interplay between the lead and rhythm instruments. Just savour Duke's gentle piano stabs amongst the lush orchestration and dynamics. t It is a lesson in how to arrange a great tune. Thanks so much for sharing this.
There were so many great orchestras in the Swing Era, bands to make you cry with joy.
B u t t h e r e w a s o n l y o n e D u k e E l l i n g t o n O r c h e s t r a !
This is the very best of Duke's many,many wonderful compositions.First, Johnny Hodges on alto, then Harry Carney on Baritone sax; then Lawrence Brown on trombone, followed by more Hodges and Carney, followed by Barney Bigard on clarinet.Coda by Brown again and the Band chills out to end. This band was the greatest of all! They could have even beaten the 1938 New York Yankees with this talent. Any questions
Of big band jazz ensemble playing, there is nothing finer; it had everything great, ensemble work, yet individuality, teamwork, control, polish, and Tricky Sam for bars of glory.
I let a song go out of my heart
It was the sweetest melody
I know I lost heaven 'cause you were the song
Since you and I have drifted apart
Life doesn't mean a thing to me
Please come back, sweet music, I know I was wrong
Am I too late to make amends?
You know that we were meant to be more than just friends, just friends
I let a song go out of my heart
Believe me, darlin', when I say
I won't know sweet music until you return some day
I let a song go out of my heart
Believe me, darlin', when I say
I won't know sweet music until you return some day