by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · Storyville Records · CD · EAN 0717101204328
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«The Radio Years: 1940-1945» is the compilation by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra, released in 2000 by Storyville Records on CD.
The album brings together recordings by Duke Ellington and his orchestra made between 1940 and 1945, with material from radio broadcasts. It is a testament to Ellington's big band in the midst of the swing era, with the elegance and rhythmic richness that characterized his ensembles and the prominence of his soloists.
Released on May 15, 2000, it consists of a single disc and approximately 60 minutes in length.
Aimed at collectors of classic jazz and those who want to hear Ellington in the era of radio transmissions.
