suggest some duke ellington?

[sno1man]

The local jazz station has been playing him a lot lately and I like what I have heard, but I am at a bit of a loss as to where to start in purchasing some cds since he has so many.

Can you all give me like a top 3 to start with?

Thanks,
G

 

[recstar24]

My personal 3:

Blues in Orbit
Black, Brown, and Beige
Money Jungle

Blues in Orbit is amazing, and Money Jungle features duke playing with Mingus and Roach as a trio - enough said, that's amazing too.

 

[saint.panda]

Quote:

Originally Posted by recstar24 Money Jungle

Seconded! This is an essential classic.

 

[MusicJunkie]

My favorite Duke album is Ellington at Newport 1956, a live recording from the Newport jazz festival. Great stuff. Available used for not much $$ at borders.com. Go for it!

MJ

 

[recstar24]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicJunkie My favorite Duke album is Ellington at Newport 1956, a live recording from the Newport jazz festival. Great stuff. Available used for not much $$ at borders.com. Go for it! MJ

oooh, that's a good one, nice recommendation!

 

[saint.panda]

Another good one is "Duke Ellington and John Coltrane" (Impulse)