DUKE ELLINGTON Blue Skies (1973) Jazz/Big Band (vinyl) Label: Super Majestic SBBH 2.000 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: U.S. Pressing Genre: Jazz / Big Band Year: 1973

Tracklist Side A Jam-A-Ditty The Beautiful Indians Hiawatha The Beautiful Indians Minnehaha Happy Go Lucky Local Part 1 Happy Go Lucky Local Part 2 Overture to Jam Session Part 1 Overture to Jam Session Part 2

Side B Blue Skies Diminuendo in Blue Magenta Haze

Description Blue Skies is a 1973 Super Majestic compilation spotlighting Duke Ellingtons vibrant big band era. This U.S. pressing features a mix of lesserknown gems and signature Ellington arrangements, including JamADitty, Happy Go Lucky Local, and the title track Blue Skies. The cover art pays homage to Harlems 125th Street and the iconic A Train, visually echoing Ellingtons deep ties to New Yorks jazz legacy.

Pressed in stereo with vivid, stylized artwork and classic Super Majestic labels. A colorful tribute to Ellingtons orchestral genius.

Condition Overall Grade: 10/10

Jacket: 10

Vinyl: 10 both sides

Labels: 10

Listing #: R76