Live In Paris 1958
) | Label: Catalog: FA5682 Format: COMPACT DISC DUKE ELLINGTONIncandescent composer, modernizer, and charismatic voodoo dandy… Duke Ellington was a larger-than-life character whose impact on jazz history was revolutionary. Also a fine pianist, Duke’s arranging skills were so great that his main instrument was in fact the orchestra, for which he wrote many major works as well as settings for some of the greatest soloists. This 2-album set was recorded in Paris during Duke’s historic European tour in 1958 and, with music unavailable for a long time, this is part of the legacy of one of the most important American artists of the 20th century. The Live in Paris collection by Michel Brillie allows listeners to hear previously-unreleased recordings (made at concerts and private- or radio-sessions) by the great 20th stars in jazz, rock & roll and song. These “live” takes, and the artists’ rapport with their audiences, gives these performances an additional soul and sensibility in counterpoint to the rigorous demands of studio recordings. Particular care was taken when restoring the sound of these tapes in order to meet today’s standards while preserving the original colors of the period.  Price: $42.98 |