by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra, Rex Stewart and His Orchestra · Melodie Jazz Classic · CD · EAN 3307517082022
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«Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1940, Vol. 2» is the compilation by Duke Ellington, released in 1995 by Melodie Jazz Classic on CD.
This CD from the The Chronological Classics series documents Duke Ellington's 1940 sessions, at the height of the big band era. It includes tracks such as «Warm Valley», «Pitter Panther Patter» and «Body and Soul», and combines full orchestra recordings with smaller ensembles led by soloists like Johnny Hodges, Rex Stewart and Jimmy Blanton.
Volume 2 of 1940 in the The Chronological Classics series; 21 tracks on a single CD.
Aimed at jazz and swing collectors interested in the big band era.
