Duke Ellington – Dukes Big 4 (LP, Analogue Productions)

An outstanding Pablo pressing (A++ sound) featuring jazz piano legend Duke Ellington at the helm of a small group session with Joe Pass on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Louie Bellson on drums, recorded in January 1973 and released in 1974. Considered a timeless classic, Duke’s Big 4 is described by AllMusic as ‘One of Duke Ellington’s finest small group sessions from his final decade.. Ellington’s percussive style always sounded modern and here he comes up with consistently strong solos.. Highly recommended.’Mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tape, and pressed at Quality Record Pressings for optimal sound quality, this Analogue Productions 180-gram reissue is everything jazz fans expect from an audiophile reissue. Housed in a single pocket Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket.180-gram vinylMastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapePressed at Quality Record PressingsHoused in Stoughton Printing tip-on single pocket jacketTracklist:Side 11. Cottontail (4:15)2. The Blues (5:25)3. The Hawk Talks (5:06)4. Prelude To A Kiss (5:40Side 21. Love You Madly (6:35)2. Just Squeeze Me (But Don’t Tease Me) (5:15)3. Everything But You (5:15).