Historically Speaking (2023 Reissue) – The Duke – Duke Ellington (Vinyl) (BD)

This is a vinyl LP pressing of Historically Speaking by Duke Ellington. The American jazz composer and pianist originally released his album in 1956, via Bethelehem Records. Recorded at Universal Recording Corp. in Chicagom, the album features updated arrangements of many of Ellington’s early compositions. Ellington was known for his inventive use of the orchestra, or big band, as well as for his eloquence and charisma. He was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Award for music in 1999.

Label: BMG

Release Year: 2023

Track List:

1. East St. Louis Toodle-O (2014 – Remaster)
2. Creole Love Call (2014 – Remaster)
3. Stompy Jones (2014 – Remaster)
4. The Jeep is Jumpin’ (2014 – Remaster)
5. Jack the Bear (2014 – Remaster)
6. In a Mellow Tone (2014 – Remaster)
7. Ko-Ko (2014 – Remaster)
8. Midriff (2014 – Remaster)
9. Stomp Look and Listen (2014 – Remaster)
10. Unbooted Character (2014 – Remaster)
11. Lonesome Lullaby (2014 – Remaster)
12. Upper Manhattan Medical Group (2014 – Remaster)