A Portrait of Duke Ellington
Dizzy Gillespie · 1960
41 min · 11 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A lush tribute blending intricate arrangements with Gillespie's signature flair and vibrant improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant improvisation and flair
- smooth transitions between tracks
- mellow afternoon ambiance
- intricate arrangements to explore
- nostalgic reflections on past
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1960, Dizzy Gillespie was already a leading figure in jazz, having popularized bebop and Afro-Cuban rhythms in the 1940s. 'A Portrait of Duke Ellington' came as a significant homage during his prolific period, showcasing his versatility as both a trumpeter and bandleader while reaffirming his deep respect for Ellington's legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In a Mellow Tone 3:47
- 2 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 4:53
- 3 Serenade to Sweden 4:24
- 4 Chelsea Bridge 2:35
- 5 Upper Manhattan Medical Group 3:05
- 6 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 2:39
- 7 Caravan 5:23
- 8 Sophisticated Lady 3:21
- 9 Johnny Come Lately 3:38
- 10 Perdido 4:51
- 11 Come Sunday 3:02
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