DUKE ELLINGTON - OCTET

Captured over several legendary evenings at NYC’s Rainbow Room, this rare live recording features Ellington leading a leaner, eight-piece group for an intimate swing session. The lineup—including Ellington (piano), Johnny Hodges (alto sax), Paul Gonsalves (tenor sax), Harry Carney (baritone sax), Cat Anderson (trumpet), Lawrence Brown (trombone), John Lamb (bass), and Steve Little (drums)—offers spirited interplay and cozy banter, without the full big band. It’s a delightful snapshot of Ellington’s small-group prowess during a storied residency  .

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Tracklist (Septet/Octet Live at Rainbow Room)

• Satin Doll

• Mood Indigo

• Take The “A” Train

• Passion Flower

• Sophisticated Lady

• Things Ain’t What They Used to Be

• Blues & Announcements

• Intimacy of the Blues

• Solitude

• Tricky’s Lick

• Day Dream

• Caravan