Ellington at Newport

Day 0019/1001 of One Album a Day / Listened to whilst: working from home Very jazzy. Found myself clicking my fingers a long to a lot of this.

very very great sound, would definitely listen again. study music or dinner background music!

So my dad gave me Uptown when I was young because he thought I'd enjoy Louis Belson's drum solo on Skin Deep and boy did I. The rest of the music it took a bit of maturing to understand but I really enjoy this now. The soloist are amazing. Almost otherworldly sounds coming from the instruments. I actually said to myself "This band is cookin!" In 2025. They indeed cooked. It may be archaic now but I see why the term was used. It's great. And dare I say a lost art? At least on the young population of today. And thats a big ole shame.

loveeeee. perfect for a snowy day

Fun! I’m glad this came up because I was getting suicidal listening to so many British bands lately. Occasionally the sound was a little squeaky and kinda hurt my hear, but I’m guessing that’s either bc of when this was recorded or the instruments fault?? Idk but it was slightly bothersome at times.

This was a really long one so I hate to say it, but I’m eating it part way thru bc I know I will come back and listen later and I know my rating will remain the same. A little sharp on the ears at times but this was mixed in 1956 so I can’t be too picky there. Good Jazz. I like how they included the intros.

This album would stink while driving but is a vibe while working on my computer

Good Jazz music and nice to listen to while working

Tea for Two is a banger so is Take the A Train

Very cool

An excellent first foray into jazz. A tad bit excessive for my admittedly under experienced taste. However, very much enjoyable.

Duke Ellington - Ellington at Newport Nice chill jazz live album coming from one of the greats to do it. Albums like these are the reason why I enjoy listening to music so much. How vibrant and colorful the music sounds, it feels as if you were back in time during that concert. It's great to be honest, this is great! 1.- Festival Junction = 8/10 2.- Blues to Be There = 7/10 3.- Newport Up = 7/10 4.- Jeep's Blues = 9/10 5.- Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue = 10/10 FINAL SCORE: 8.2/10

Band leaders are always hard to judge because you are judging their talent as a writer, but also the talent of so many unknown artists playing with them. Duke Ellington is an American icon, and this album is really good. It recalls days of sitting in Jazz Band class playing Take the A-Train. This album was well done and very listenable repeatedly.

Random thoughts review: * The talking interludes are a bit long/distracting. Did Duke Ellington leave and not come back? That's kind of what I heard around track 6. Just kinda weird. * The sound of this recording is immaculate. Listening to this on headphones sounds like I'm almost on the stage near the musicians. * Holy shit, the trumpet screaming at the end of "Pt. 1-Festival Junction"!!! * Wow, on disc 2 the crowd gets rowdy. I swear I heard boos in there too. Sounds like it was wild! * Ok, shit got insane with the crowd! Duke had to come in for "Riot Prevention". * They should have ended this album with the end of the live tracks. It was a bit disappointing to add those extra studio tracks. * Overall, this is a gem and part of why I like this exercise. Sometime you discover something new!

Skvělej jazz

Not something I would normally listen to, but, you have to tip your hat to the impeccable musicianship and skilled arrangements here.

Finally an album for me - a lover of cigarettes

To preface this review, I do not like live albums. I think they tend to have poor recording quality, and often far too much filler. The original, 1956 version of this album, however, is very much an exception. It's a fantastic showcase of some of the best big band jazz music. The update 1999 version that the generator links to, however, is a different story. Many of the tracks sound only okay, and all of the talking really breaks up the album to me.

The album was longer but the individual songs didn't seem too bad. Jazz is not my fav but this felt more like Big Band Music that had Jazz influences. Duke Ellington is someone that is acclaimed for his music, and I will say it is really good in terms of Jazz music. The fact that the band had been together so long makes some of the improvising so much more polished and cohesive. Hearing how much the crowd wanted them to continue was inspiring. Skin Deep had great drums and I liked Newport Up and Dimineendo in Blue. The Studeio Concert Excerpts were also nice to just hear Duke play for a bit.

Sensational that this is a live album! It's a record of 1950's jazz as it's performed by talented, seasoned, passionate musicians and enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience. Seems like a fun mix of different jazz styles and moods from bright bursting big band, lots of stellar solos, sweeping blues, and much much more. This is too much great jazz to sink my ears into for the scope of this project. I'm going to bookmark this album and come back to it. If I were making a jazz collection, this would definitely go in it. The Star Spangled Banner is an interesting way to start a show. Turns out that the first couple numbers were just to kill time because the rest of the band wasn't even there yet. Funny because a couple of my favorites are the first ones: Black & Tan Fantasy and Tea for Two. But the audience really loses their shit after Diminuendo in Blue which is a pretty awesome 50's sax jazz song. After that it seems like Duke tried to calm the audience down with some slower blues numbers (not my favorites). Ending the show with a drum solo encore, Skin Deep, is a great finish to the show.

Too long to be listened straight away but really nice ! Everybody love jazz

This list is exposing me to music I haven't listened to much in the past, including jazz. I have never listened to much jazz until the last few years but I am acquiring a taste for it. This is a solid live recording and a lot of fun to listen to. I will listen to this record again.

Listened to this on a sunny, freezing cold day in my warm office while drinking coffee. Excellent time.

Starting with jazz is interesting. I used to listen to jazz while studying in high school often, there was a station on the radio I would tune to and especially at night to wind down. Might bring that back. Some of those licks were insane, ngl, I just don’t listen to a lot of jazz so I don’t have much to compare it to!

The Good: The Duke! The Bad: This isn’t a Western… The Ugly: which means nobody can get shot… Wikipedia is a great tool to learn a little more about that which you’re listening to, and today that was really needed. Not because I wasn’t aware of Duke Ellington, or his music for that matter, more so because I needed to understand why this album specifically showed up on the list… So, Duke’s out on his luck as music has evolved from big band swing, to more laidback versions of jazz performed by smaller groups. And yet here we are, decades later, listening to music that was, at the time, decades old, to what is considered his opus maestro. Well, good for you Duke. Did we need to listen to the chatter in-between the tunes? The album could have been a cool 55 minutes feast of tonal eargasm… which is why I am giving this album a solid 4*

3.7 1x extended 2 disc 2h 7m

Amazing live album, one of the best on the list so far!

Nice

Well done for that swing.

This album is pretty darn awesome. I actually listened to the 'Complete' version, all 2+ hours, and it was very much worth it. This is a fantastic performance, and it's honestly a relic of time. The big sounds, the crowd's reaction, everything about this makes me just want to get up and dance. I pictured myself in a jazz club, just being swept away by all these fantastic musicians. It feels wrong to give this a three, even if a four feels a bit high... but I think the uniqueness of this performance and album pushes it over the edge. It's pretty awesome.

Of the jazz albums we’ve had so far, I definitely enjoyed this one the most. It felt very upbeat and more fun to listen to. Thanks to American Hustle for introducing me to jeeps blues. That song is a banger and just the epitome of that old school jazz sound that u need sometimes. Also this gets an extra star just for that trumpet player at the end of festival junction. That last note that he plays at the end is a Db(7) as in 3 octaves higher than middle c, and only 11 notes higher than this on the entire musical spectrum. If you’ve ever played a trumpet before or any wind instrument, that’s just insane. God tier lip, cheek, lung, and breath control.

Some wonderful jazz to have on in the background while working and driving. I’ve never heard a trumpet wail like that, really impressive. Already two live albums from the Newport Jazz Festival and it’s really cementing how important this series of shows was for music history. My biggest complaint is that the original release isn’t on Spotify and jumping around the complete version was a pain, but that’s not the album’s fault.

Great album, when I think of listening to jazz this is what I want to hear.

Fun album! Not an experienced jazz listener but every time I would almost get tired of listening they’d switch the structure and hook me back in.

Nice for listening to while doing schoolwork but definitely not a go-to album.

Muy bueno pero muy largo

Really long but a great live album. The Duke sure knew how to play. 4.5

Could probably cut and paste my other jazz reviews here. I enjoy it and tap my foot along without loving it hugely. Appreciate the artistry even if it's not my favourite genre It helped that I listened to a playlist of just the original LP (search Spotify if you don't want to listen to the expanded version with all the talking) so the length was manageable This is pretty much what I imagine when I think of the genre, the brass bits are good and the last song in particular is cool

Very cool and authentic old school jazz 👍

Très sympa. Je connaissais pas du tout. Faut que j'écoute plus de jazz.

The music part was great, the live album part was excruciating, and 2+ hours is obnoxious. Album minus the "introductions" = 5 stars Album as is = 4 stars

neat big band album, not enough shredding

Am I supposed to listen to the 38-song, 2h8m version that Apple Music proposes? Or the original 5-song, 43m version as released? A pity that Apple doesn't offer me the original format/length.

I always love some Duke Ellington

I’ll take Duke over Miles any day. Miles Davis’s “classic” albums bore the hell out of me, but there is something about Duke’s band, combining technical perfection with tunes that actually swing. This is the sort of jazz that sets fire to my neurons, instead of stymieing them with the ice of cool bop. I wish there were video to illustrate just how crazy the crowd was actually reacting. I can’t imagine there was a single butt in a seat not at least bopping from side to side.

Jazz. About as jazz as it gets. Most of this album had a very laid back sound to it, very understated. Good background music. I enjoyed it.

Not the most interesting or wild jazz album I have ever heard, but this definitely made getting up super early in the morning a lot more bearable.

Another day, another brilliant jazz album. The only thing I knew Duke for before this was Big Mouth. Skin deep could have been the whiplash finale

Some good songs, when in a jazz mood

Favorite Track: Diminuendo In Blue

It’s pretty good but starts to get boring after a while (2+ hrs long). Low 4

A bit long with some repeats, but this was great to listen to as I cleaned the house after having some difficult guests.

A bit on the long side, don't know if the crowd interaction is necessary and could have a bit tighter. But still great example to know what it was like to be there live 4*

The musicianship on display throughout this album is outstanding, and I'm happy to hear an enthusiastic crowd roaring with applause after the songs, while quiet and attentive during them. Jazz is meant to be experienced live, to feed off each other's energy. This gets a little too big band-ish for me at times, but overall it's a skillful record of the immediate moment.

I enjoy the big band sound, impressive and cool to hear live. The live format with the emcee and Ellington speaking between numbers made the listening experience a little disjointed, but the talking was somewhat interesting from an historical perspective. It was cool to hear Ellington speak, as all I knew of his voice before this came from Jordan Peele's impersonation on Big Mouth lol

Hot damn, this was fun! Duke is a legend for a reason ❤️❤️❤️

I struggle with jazz, but this was a great performance

4.5

I thought the music was very nice and I could easily listen to it again, I enjoyed the introductions to each artist and sing, however I did feel that made it overly long

Good jams, long album, but from what I did listen to it seemed incredibly easy to get on the A train

Rating: 7.5/10

Jeeps Blues makes it

How exciting, a jazz album! ‘Cat’ Anderson solo goes crazy, need to listen to the full two hour versions, but the original record is incredible!

Assuming that this recommendation is for the original and not the 1999 "complete" edition, I'm going to base my review accordingly on D1 8-18 followed by D2 3 and D1 19. Kind of obnoxious, but I also don't really want to go in for a full 2 hour set just yet. Blues to Be There has a great sway to it. Love how patient the song is with the Trumpet vocals in the back section. Had this on in the background for the most part and it rips. For 1956 in a time where conformity was king, jazz stands apart for its looseness and ability for elastic expression. I went a little off of the original recording and found Skin Deep (a request) to be a hell of an enjoyable ride complete with open-ended drum solo. This had to have been the bees knees back in '56 because it still bangs today. 4 / 5

Perfectly fitting that I am in New Orleans while listening to this album. Nothing but great jazz, not sure what else to say about the good things in this album. It's pretty much exactly what I expected. A little long as for most albums, but the fact that this is a live album it's perfectly fine with me. I am a bit confused on Spotify's Disc 1 and Disc 2 since it has some of the same songs on each. I listened through Mood Indigo on Disc 2 because that's when they say good night to everyone.

Respect for the legend.

Feels heavy, gritty and yearning but broken up by feathery piano. All in all really good. Of course even I recognize some of the more known songs. Can’t say more since I’m not the biggest jazz listener. Favorite Songs: Black and Tan Fantasy, Take the "A" Train, Newport Up

I have previously stated that I have a fairly mid level ceiling when it comes to live albums; as I never consider them a necessary stop when diving into an artist's discography. But like the English language - there are exceptions; and we have arrived at an exception to my general rule. In fact, I would generally consider this form of jazz to thrive on live performances and Duke Ellington's 'Ellington At Newport' does not disappoint whatsoever. I listened to the original 5 track release, seeing as Apple Music only had editions with a plethora of added tracks, since I want to get the authentic experience of each album that the generator gives me. After the brief introduction, the first track, ‘Festival Junction’, hits you. A 10 minute masterclass in what I like to call a “build up” song. What starts with simple wind instruments and ends with an explosion of bouncy brass, brilliant piano, and excellent drums with brilliant melodic work in between. It is followed up by the relaxing 'Blues To Be There' - almost tedious in its construction, but the conservative nature of it is a great counter-piece to the eclectic and exciting opener. 'Newport Up' is where I feel the primitive nature of the recording technology lets the album down just a little bit. It's one of the shorter tracks on offer and it's an uptempo attack of quick notes and fast melodies; and I feel this is where the drums were really supposed to shine, but they sound extremely muffled here. In fact they sound pretty muffled throughout the entire album, it just really stands out on this particular piece. Once again, the follow up to this track 'Jeep's Blues' is a more sombre affair - allowing the brass section to shine, with very light piano used as a backdrop as a means to apply decoration to the main course. Then we have the excellent finisher 'Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue'; in which you can sense the band on stage having an absolute blast for 14+ minutes. Bouncy drums, the groovy brass section, with the piano backdrop adding fun loving personality to it all. It almost feels like the end credits to an excellent movie; while you sit there thinking this song is an absolute banger. And you're not turning it off until it's over. It is by far the most dance-able offering, and a perfect ending to the LP. 'Ellington At Newport' is a brilliant live album featuring some of the most efficient, technically great, musicianship you're ever likely to hear in the realm of jazz music; with a gold standard in how to construct a near perfect setlist that flows so damn seamlessly. Ellington knows when to bring the power and excitement with the more uptempo tracks; and more importantly he knows when to bring you down for a little breather in the slower, more restrained tracks. This honestly would be a perfect 5/5 if it wasn't for the actual recording hurting the sound quality a bit, which I don't hold against the album to a huge degree. But it's still worth pointing out. With that said, though, this is the kind of jazz album you could use to convince others to give the genre a chance if they think it wouldn't interest them. It's an excellent showcase of jazz, and Duke Ellington himself + his band; and it is rightfully held in high regard. 4/5

grande duketq

Excellent....

I only listened to a couple, but it’s not my kind of music

Don't have a lot to say about this because it's from an earlier era of jazz than I normally listen to, so it's harder for me to contextualize, but goddamn this cat could swing on the piano. Great music to put on and just go about your day 4/5

Great album by a master of the craft! The length hurts this one, as well as the fact it’s live (doesn’t bother me much but it will to some). Hard to pick a favorite for my 1001 playlist

Niiiice

Great background music for working. 4/5

Great jazz album. This was 1956. The performance was amazing and live recording and production was perfect.

A great listen.

4 1/2!

Some of these songs are going incredibly hard and that proto-double bassdrum solo is insane.

Thoughts before listening: One of the jazz greats and another huge music figure I have never really listened to. I believe Duke Ellington is big band swing style jazz, but I may be wrong on that. I'm glad this is a live album. Review: Very enjoyable album of live swing music. From reviews I've read it seems that this was a transitional album with soloists that typically didn't play with Duke Ellington and brought a newer, fresher take to their parts. So from an historical perspective this is an important album and from a quality perspective its a great representative overview of its genre from one of the heavyweights. 4-stars

With over 2 hours of material there are too many stand out tracks to list. This is jazz you have have on and not feel pretentious, its fun has that big band swing to it.

Fun! Don’t really listen to jazz, but enjoyed this. Listened to original LP version.

7.5/10. It was performed really well. However, the album feels far too long.

The commentary was probably a really cool concept back in the 50s, but it detracts from the music more than it adds any sort of interesting content. The rest is great but a little more big-bandy than I like in jazz.

Don't normally like jazz but this was enjoyable. Didn't really notice any of the discordance stuff I usually hear in jazz

Nice, easy listening jazz album. I enjoyed the fact it was live, and the talking in between songs.

I like it. The audio quality isn't the best, but it has a good rhythm. Jeep's Blues is probably the best track. There's also a nice history there. I can picture myself in the scene, so in a sense its a transformative album, it transforms you to a different time and place. And if that doesn't make it worthy of the top 1,000 & 1, then what does? One hell of a finale too

Grande

I thought this would be a slog but I think I also would riot if I was there for Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue till the end. Also liked Blues to Be There and Skin Deep. Can't rate it 5 stars though because sometimes the brass is just PIERCING

Nice album

8/10 The best jazz album so far? Certainly the only one I can say that I actively enjoyed Super tight, super talented players. Drums and brass in particular were outstanding. This meant that the more big band sounding stuff hit super hard. When jt veered into more freeform noodly jazz it fell down a bit Really glad this was a love album - it really let me hear that jazz was something that could make a crowd respond like that Best: Festival Junction

Hm ja, wat moet je hier nou weer mee. Het is technisch knap bij elkaar getingeld en gefloten, en het heeft enige swing. Maar ik vrees dat deze muziek echt iets van een voorbije generatie is, die hier veel meer in hoorde dan wij. Voor hen zal dit bevrijdend hebben geklonken, al die wilde improvisatie, voor ons is het achtergrondmuziek in een bruine kroeg, of hoogstens een avondje welwillend en verantwoord luisteren in een jazzkelder. Dat maakt het oordelen ook lastig. Ik wil best aannemen dat dit een van de groten van het genre is. Vooruit, ik ben gul, want ik kon het probleemloos meerdere keren luisteren.

Vrolijk getoeter afgewisseld met sfeervolle film noir muziek. Ik kon deze live jazz heel goed hebben. Laat ik eens een 4 geven dan

First listen Saved 3/5 Top track: Diminuendo in Blue

Jazz! Favourite track: Blues to Be There.

They was puttin out bangers in 1956, I should have known. I don't usually listen to jazz every so often but this was great. Duke Ellington the goat. Best - Festival Junction, Jeep's Blues, and Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue Worst - no bad songs 4.00/5

Big band is somehow easier jazz to get. Jazz for beginners? Anyway I liked it.

Lepposaa pappajazzia! Kyllä Ellington kelpaa! 4/5

82% Best: Newport Up; Diminuendo In Blue Must-Hear? Sure

Lively, feeds off the crowd. The emcee was an interesting inclusion that I actually ended up liking because the way he spoke put you in the 50s with them. Duke is the man.

This album reminded me of my grandpop so while I don’t see myself listening to the genre more, I do have an appreciation and affection for it. This was a really cool time capsule and I appreciate that the narration wasn’t removed. Also cool to hear a Quincy jones name drop. Good fantasy draft background music.

Although I'm definitely not well-versed in classic jazz performances, I enjoyed both the album and the somewhat bizarre backstory of the concert and album. I'm also really glad to read that this performance single-handedly revived Duke Ellington's career and future as a musician; I had no idea he was ever on the brink of having to fold up shop. I found the Wikipedia entry really helpful in understanding the significance of this album, as well as the somewhat deceptive nature of the album and recording (bummer that only 40% of the 1956 album was from the actual Newport performance). I wasn't *so* intrigued to go and listen to the entire 1999 remastered Voice of America / Columbia live recordings, but I'm guessing that would be even more amazing, especially the Gonsalves solo (edit: I relented and found and listened to the remastered version of "Diminuendo In Blue And Crescendo In Blue", and now I'm sorry I didn't seek out the entire album's songs in their remastered version). I'm also not sure how to rank this, given its seminal place in jazz history, and yet personally I found it simply entertaining. I guess a wishy-washy 4 stars?

Great album. It's very long, but after all, it is a live concert. 8/10

its duke ellington. what could go wrong?

Live albums from this era are all a fascinating form of time travel, but this one also happens to contain fantastic music as well

Duke Ellington is a classic! This album is a great compilation of some of his band's greatest hits. Late 50's he was nearing the end of his career, but he has still got it!!

Ellington at Newport is more of the same sort of jazz we've had a few times, iconic and revered in its own right, harder to appreciate at times for my ear though I do like jazz, and very fun to listen to for a lot of it. It doesn't actually sound like a live performance for much of it, I think it lacks some showmanship in that regard, but the work is impressive enough and remarkable for nearly 70 years ago. Could happily listen to this any time, a low 4.

That solo on Diminuendo! Fun album - seems like the muso's are having a good time. Overall, great music slightly spoiled by the voiceover/introductions

Definitely a seminal jazz performance. I opted for the original 1958 release and I will definitely go back and listen to the complete show. The final track was great, crowd worked into a frenzy, frantic playing, festival! The Duke re-crowned.

NIce live album - a real amazing orchestra!

I liked the music and don't mind the length of the album but live albums irk me and I don't need an introduction at every song. I understand why it would be done at a live performance in the 50s though.

pretty good

There is a great frenzy going on during this. Nice jazz, fun to listen to, very skillful. I'll listen again sometime.

Pretty cool. My picky knit is that it's a live album of just 5 of the songs they did and then they went to the studio to clean it up. The full concert I bet is a 4.5, but this I'm going 4.

Wife likes it

Awesome!

Makes me wish I was there. Amazing musicians! Using the edit mode to give this 4* which is a better score in the grand scheme of things.

Sounded good

Most of the time I find big band jazz boring, but I must admit this is a great album with excellent musicians in their peak form.

The last track is my favorite. Good all around but not my favorite.

The Wikipedia article on this album is fascinating. Live albums don't always add much value, but this one wouldn't have nearly the impact without the context, passion, and feedback that the crowd and the setting provide. This is mob-driven music and it absolutely cooks.

As much as I'm usually predisposed against live albums, this one bangs. Love Duke Ellington, not sure if I know any studio albums that would replace this. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I could name any original songs from him either, but I love his style of play. This is a great jazz show experience, I listened to the expanded version that had a lot of talking in between songs. It actually worked and made sense, but the last 10 or so songs weren't even part of the performance so skipped those. That said, the performance songs were excellent, including some of the ones with vocal guests, like "Day In, Day Out" and "Tulip or Turnip." Really an excellent album, this one's getting the live album pass because it's super dope. Favorite tracks: Black and Tan Fantasy, Festival Junction, Blues to Be There, Newport Up, Day In Day Out, Diminuendo in Blue, Tulip or Turnip, Skin Deep (INSANE drumming). Album art: Really nothing to shout about, just a headshot of Duke. Then again, it's the '50s, most album covers at this time were lame. 4.5/5

Nice!!

We get it…you can hit high notes on the trumpet. I understand that it’s technically impressive, but I don’t find it especially enjoyable to listen to (particularly when it’s not the right note which seemed to be the case a few times). But honestly, that’s one of my few criticisms of this album. Other than that, I found it thoroughly enjoyable, especially after reading up on the context of the show and how it basically saved Duke’s career (and big band jazz in the process). I don’t consider myself qualified enough to really judge this on a theory level, so I’ll just give it a 4/5 based almost entirely on the vibes. Stay jazzy.

While Jazz is not my cup of tea, I feel it must get a good ranking just for the technical and musical ability being showcased. Not only that, but with Duke Ellington behind the album, it’s gotta be amazing. Still, the album is long (and live) and I probably wouldn’t listen to this whole thing again.

Equally fascinating, entertaining, stimulating, and important. 4/5

Love this old school big band jazz when I need to get shit done.

Excellent upbeat jazz and big band from an all-time great.

The OLD Jazz. Good stuff.

Good stuff. Classic. Great live album.

A jazz masterpiece that brilliantly showcases Duke Ellington and his orchestra at the peak of their powers. The live performance is a testament to the enduring popularity of big band jazz, and I wish we saw this more often (preferably with packed stadiums) today. Ellington's masterful compositions and arrangements shine throughout, with standout tracks like "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" having some pretty darn great solos. The trumpet playing from Cat Anderson is particularly strong. Paul Gonsalves' iconic 27-chorus sax solo is also a highlight. The band's cohesion and the spontaneous brilliance of the solos make for a fun-packed listener experience. I'm not a fan of the live aspect. The constant background noise and emcee banter can often be distracting, and a big chunk of the album is just that (and nothing else). A studio recording of all the musical tracks likely would've earned this a 5-star rating from me. Even then, I suspect the album would be a bit bloated - maybe splitting this up into several albums and carefully arranging track listings could've proven beneficial here. 4/5 Key tracks: Diminuendo (And Crescendo) In Blue, Black And Tan Fantasy, Take The "A" Train

Great jazz album. Didn’t listen to the one on Spotify because it was 2 hours long, so I looked up the album on YouTube. About 45 mins or so. Had fun listening to it. I won’t be adding any standouts to this album because I don’t know which is which.

Generator is bringing out the big (band) guns, with Sinatra, Fitzgerald & Ellington all in about a week! Really happy for Paul and his two-hour sax solo in "Diminuendo", what a warm audience response; speaking of that track, the first listen was grating, the 2nd a few hours later was sublime. It was weird listening to this when I was craving more straightforward rock (I've been putting on QOTSA & Black Sabbath this scorching weekend, which Ellington isn't QUITE the same frequency as). However, the performances are amazing, it's a bop, I'll give credit where it's due. HL: "Festival Junction", "Newport Up", "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" July 13, 2024

A classic jazz performance. Energy is high, crowd is alive. The solos are phenomenal. The band is tight. It captures the essence of live jazz. A must-listen for any jazz enthusiast.

Damn, that was a long one. Some excellent jams here though, great vibe. Nothing stands out; it's just cool all over.

Classic. Delightful.

Finally, a live album that is actually worthy of being on the list. Duke is an absolute legend, and it was fun hearing a crowd go crazy for jazz. 4.5/5

Me encanta la energía y emociones que transmite

Maravilhoso, só podia ser um pouco menor

La versión de 43

Je vais être honnête, j’ai à peine écouté 20% de l’album (2h c’est bin trop long voyons), mais c’est sûr à 100% que je le finis et le réécoute. C’est vraiment du jazz de qualité, le Duc n’a pas volé sont titre

alright so this was a pretty fun listen i loved the atmosphere and feeling connected to ellington and the rest of the band through all the introductions and the only reason i wont give this 5 stars is because there is so much jazz and there wasnt a song on here that made me go woah this is revolutionary which i guess is kind of what i expect in order for an album to have that rating but yeah it was great

4.5 awesome jazz

I love big band jazz, and this was the first one we've had in the project so it was a nice treat! The clarinet and trumpet solos were amazing because it was clear the musicians were extraordinarily talented and were using the songs as an excuse to showcase their skills (and show off!).

4/5

Lovely.

My Dad loved this music so much that I associate it with him completely, I want to hear it as he heard it, feel as he felt. I feel closer to him as I listen. It's a different kind of music, a different kind of listening, lost in music! He was a huge fan of jazz, swing and big bands. Duke Ellington was a big favourite and he saw him and his band in London at least once. When I was younger I didn't understand this music at all, but now I can. The musicianship is amazing and I can feel the atmosphere, the recording is so good. My rating would probably be much lower if it wasn't for my Dad but that's fine with me :)

Rebirth of Ellington. Gonsalves kills it on sax.

that man sure could play. love the vibes on this, so smooth

This is really great

What a nice change of pace; I played so many of these songs when I played the trumpet and to hear the real og's play them again is a treat. "Take the A Train" and "Dimnuendo/Crescendo in Blue" are my favorites and there is some real improvisational mastery on display from Ellington himself on the piano, the trumpet, and saxophone players. "Festival Junction" (both versions) also has a lot of great soloists and playing. Didn't expect to hear a drum solo ("Skin Deep") but that was pretty cool too. Jazz and other improvisational styles are the only live albums worth listening to, I think, though this one is particularly marred by the endless talking of the hosts. I don't mind a bit of intros from Duke Ellington himself but everyone else is just unnecessary. The recording quality isn't bad at all and the studio versions of most of these songs dont sound much better since the tech wasn't really there at the time to do deep mastering and mixing like we do today. It was a bit disappointing to not be able to hear the double bass work as clear as I would like, particularly in "Newport Up", as that is always better in a studio recording. I appreciate whoever did the remaster adding the bits where Ellington had to calm the undoubtedly extremely drunk and extremely rich Newport crowd down. Woodstock for the polo grounds, as it were. I do feel like the last half of the second disc in the remaster was recorded in a studio because everything comes through a bit more clear and that the audience interactions were spliced in; I'd have to look in to it but regardless it does sounds slightly better. I liked this a lot, I hope we get more jazz and fusion records on this list.

Wow! Excellent jazz ensemble from start to finish. It’s fun to hear the announcer describe the event and music to come. There is some incredible musicianship throughout and the songs really hit hard. I think that this is a type of album you enjoy in parts or all together, but not in single songs. The atmosphere is set as they go on, and the magic creeps in when you feel as though you are at the event. The passion is evident at how hard these guys play there instruments with the sax, horn, and drum solos stealing the show.

Excellent, fantastic talent as expected. Enjoyable as someone without an insight into jazz

This is so lovely. Richly resonant, expressive music that really swings. Fave Songs: Festival Junction, Newport Up

Classic jazz album. A live performance played with such precision.

If you stick to the tracks from the original release you’ll be good, as they are class. But much of the CD release is just Ellington talking and a few solos, which wear thin after a while.

it was really nice but I mostly listened to it passively. I'll go back and listen to just the music a little more thoroughly. I usually love listening to the introductions and stuff, but these were lowkey awkward lol

4/5

I really enjoyed this album.

3.5/5. It's jazz. Enjoyable, although it does not stick out to me. But I'm also not a jazz expert.

Damn this is good.

Pretty cool you know, you know

If you try, you can listen to all 2 hours. 4 trompettes out of 5. Are jazz albums all that weird?

This teeters between a three and four. I really liked the opening and ending tracks! Not sure how I feel about the middle three - they're not bad, they don't swing like the other two do, that is for certain.

Its some of the best jazz ive heard

I've been turned on to jazz the last few years, but I've overlooked big band music. The Duke is one of the best, so this recording is a fine example of the amazing musicianship and talent in his band and the performances are epic. This is the type of music you can sit back and enjoy for what it is, not for what is isn't.

I would usually agree with the points made by the top review but this is an extraordinary recording and during the music you can’t even tell it’s live. I guess the sung tracks are a bit weak but I’m just glad I got to listen to this. It’s great.

Not a big phan of live albums, but this one has an energy that saves it. Obviously fantastic writing, instrumentation, arrangements, and structure. It’s just really good. 4/5

Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Artwork: aufdringlich uninspiriert Mix: für eine rund 70 Jahre alte Live-Aufnahme einfach umwerfend 🤯 (natürlich abzüglich des ungezogen hörbaren Publikums, halligen Ansagen und irritierenden "Live-Studio-Fakes") Musik: fühl ich 👌 Wertung: 🎺🎺🎺(🎺)/5

This is a compelling time capsule of the nature of live music audiences in the mid 50s. Duke Ellington has already had much said about him but I never knew he could incite a riot with his music. That is precisely what we have here. The first third has a polite, Ed Sullivan Show vibe. Unironically opening with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, it's a respectful dynamic between band and audience. Crowd is underwhelmed but still generally supportive. Polite applause. But by the time they get to Diminuendo In Blue and Paul Gonsalvez saxophone solos, the whole place sounds like its going to explode. It's really unlike anything I've heard in a live recording from the pre-rock & roll days. After reading up on what was actually happening (a few tracks later we have one named, literally, \"Riot Prevention\"...its not a song) the crowd was getting wilder and wilder dancing that security was threatening to cut the set short. That certainly didn't help. From there you have Duke taking complete control, masterfully leading the crowd to the peaks of pure joy without crossing the dangerous line toward destruction. It reminds me of Freddie Mercury at Live Aid. Standout tracks: \"Diminuendo in Blue\" \"Jeep's Blues\" \"Tulip or Turnip\"

This is not my favorite style of jazz but it is certainly executed exceptionally.

Zatarans type beat

Old school Big Band.

Listened on: 2024/05/10 Track List: 1. Festival Junction * 2. Blues to Be There * 3. Newport Up * 4. Jeep's Blues * 5. Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue ** ✰ 6. Take the 'A' Train ✰ 7. Sophisticated Lady * -- Mostly listened to the "Original 1956 LP: Ellington at Newport", not so much the Remastered 1999 CD version.

Jazz 1956, 4

Good live jazz album. Good classic 50’s standards. 4/5!

Very nice talented jazz on display here. Standouts are Black And Tan Fantasy, and Skin Deep.

I was just looking at the music for Take the "A" Train this morning, as a jazz standard. The man was a genius.

Good jazz!

Classic jazz artist of the day

Was pretty good, I gotta listen to mo jazz

It's a given that there will be a lot of jazz on this list due to the genre's cultural impact in the early-mid 20th century. Jazz itself is timeless and easily digestible (in my opinion). This live album is no different and also appears to be one of the earlier albums (chronologically) in this list. Let Duke and his boys cook, as you're taken back to 1956 for the Newport Jazz Festival. Hearing the live crowd go into a frenzy as the sax solo progresses during "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" is as good as it gets.

Holy stacked lineup here take the a train was incredible from this show and there is not much to say not perfect to me but good enough. I will be revisiting this often

Fun album to listen to. So much going on that everyone you listen pick up something new.

Great stuff. My only complaint, and this sounds silly, but I find that jazz with trumpet as the lead can be a little too shrill sometimes. Otherwise, this is a fantastic listen.

👍 I can listen to this while working

Going back in time with the Duke! A very good live album.

A fun one to listen to. I like all the introductions and reactions from the crowd. Feels like a big party

Brilliant.

the quickest way to harlem

A big jazz band like this seemed anachronistic among the birth pangs of rock n roll, but Duke Ellington and his ensemble ably prove why they’re one of the best. Even if some of these performances technically aren’t live, they’re impressive nonetheless.

Great

S really good and relaxing album. Was great listening to it on the way to and home from both work and the gym. My favourite song on the album was Pt. 1 Festival Junction.

4.4

Love that it's actually a few different concerts pieced together with a lot of surrounding lore and circumstance career wise for Duke. One of the best sax solos I've ever heard and the sounds from Duke and those on and off the stage help add to the live feeling of the album. Really stellar Jazz and a riot to boot. Wonder what it was like to live back then

Duke Ellington’s “Ellington at Newport” is one of the oldest albums on a list that for the most part begins with the dawn of rock and roll. It is both a time capsule of the pre-rock era of music, and also apparently a revitalization of Ellington’s career, which began long before anything on the list. The list has to have its limits, but it's right that some of that big band and jazz music must be listened to before you die, and Ellington’s band seems as good a representation as any. Ellington is great as a pianist and band leader, but it’s the horns that really stand out from the performance. Great stuff. Great musicians. Great band. Great band leader.

Да, круто! Мне так нравятся записанные живые выступления! Как будто ты и сам находишься там, где музыканты вытсупают. И звучание крутое. Но, опять-таки, я ничего не запомню из этого альбома.

I can handle jazz, but this was a lot of jazz. Still, good album, good listening.

A great album, but I’m going to be picky and give it a 4 because even though this is definitely my favourite era of jazz, I do prefer it with lyrics, it just wasn’t quite Louis Armstrong enough

I’m a big fan of Duke Ellington!

Wow. So that’s what pandemonium at the jazz-house sounds like. Iconic and timeless (though I loved the MC mentioning that a very young producer named ‘Quincy Jones’ had lectured earlier in the day of this concert).

This is a historical Jazz album. I listened to the (complete) 2-hour and 7-minute version on Spotify, and it definitely does not fill that long. I loved that Duke is introduced by the Jazz Priest, Father Norman O'Connor, on track 2. The Jazz Priest comes back later because there are some conversations and introductions recorded. It helps imagine (a little) how it would be to be there.

Some of the most talented musicians. This album works for me as background music, but sometimes too lively to concentrate.

Classic sound. A lot of talking on this recording. 1956, and live, so I suppose it's authentic. But great music.

Strong. Classic Ellington

Holy hell was this a long ass album. lol First time listening to a Jazz album and i’m thoroughly impressed. would’ve been so cool to see this live. great stuff.

Classic big band. Probably one of the best in this genre. Great music.

some great things happened in Newport

Good background music

Great jazz album

I love Duke and this was a solid listen… but I don’t know the necessary to listen to if you listen to other Duke?

Reminds me of my Grandpa

Pretty good jazz album, the horns are espescially delicious, and the drumming is insane. The full concert version is a fun if long listen, but the original LP is almost the perfect length and captures the concert pretty well when forced to condense into 40 minutes

Sir Duke

I've been on a roll recently, this is the third very good (4/5) album I've had in a row, after a period of mediocrity. I headed out on a chilly early-spring walk in Montreal with earphones in and a 2 hour Ellington record queued up to spin. And was I in for a treat! Such class, such elegance, such musicianship. What a time it would have been in 1956 to be part of this audience. Something struck me in particular about Diminuendo In Blue; this was the clincher for me not long after my first coffee of the walk that guaranteed a quality review. I really want there to be more Ellington records along the road to 1001.

Gorgeous, impeccable, I will never listen to the full album again because it is too damn long

This is how you do a live album! A bit too long, though.

a good time

I had a hard time listening to this. Not because of the music but because I kept getting interrupted and had to keep pausing it to deal with life. The musicianship on display was amazing, but I wasn't a fan of all the introductions sprinkled throughout.

It's great. Ellington is a beast of a player and, on this recording, he's surrounded with an entire menagerie of jazz beasts. It's a master class in this era of jazz. It's just not my jam. It's dated and comes off, more often than I'd like, as kinda cheesy. And, while that's admittedly a "me" problem, not a "him" problem, I still can' bring myself to give it full marks.

hot damn these cats are cookin! love the sax in diminuendo in blue

Jazz is the only genre I truly enjoy live most of the time. Sadly this was not the case with this album as a whole. The music for the most part was fantastic, but the amount of talking at times, especially not from Duke was annoying AF. It's the only reason this gets a 4.

4.3 - Really enjoyed this, feel like I could listen to it for ages

I want my jazz albums live I think

It took a bit to gather momentum but I loved the last few tracks. Saxes and clarinets aren't my *thing* so that's saying a lot.

This was pretty nice music to study to. It was interesting and not what I’d normally listen to at all. It definitely stands up to the test of time.

I guess that the jazz albums in this list are those from the '100 best albums of jazz' lists. It is a great album, and the vaunted solos on Dimuendo and Crescendo are superb. But the jazz albums here are a bit random - why not for example have Jacqueline Du Pre's recording of Elgar's Cello Concerto? Anyway, four stars.

Full of energy and the band kills it, but goddamn 2 hours of it is a lot

Brought me back to sitting at my grandparents, and my grandpa listening to his albums in the living room.

There's great playing on this album, it sounds like an incredible show! The sound quality lets it down a bit though. Still a pretty great introduction to Duke Ellington for me though. I'll definitely be checking out more of his recordings.

Trad jazz album

Classic big band jazz

litt langt album men var chill å høre på

Great players. I would've preferred the original version. Duke is an all timer for a reason.

Großartiges Jazz-Album

It's kind of surprising that after over 130 albums, this is only the second 50s album I've gotten. I guess it really shouldn't be that surprising since the album era didn't really kick in until the 60s, but that's still kind of crazy. Anyways, this one's really good. I'd go so far as to easily call it the best live album I've listened to for this project so far, even if the original version, the one I listened to, isn't entirely live. This is an instrumental album, and a great one at that. One thing I really like about this album that I didn't expect from older music like this is that the tone in each song is pretty different. Sure, it's all the same instruments and such, but each song on this album has a different feel than the one that came before it, which is super respectable. The sound is quite good. There's some nice solos in there, with the one from "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" obviously being the highlight. Perhaps the full version is an even better experience, aside from the sheer length. I don't know if I feel like doing that, but it wouldn't be worst idea for music to listen to. Overall, this is a very impressive album for 1956 and a solid collection of instrumental jazz. Light 4/5.

I’m not the biggest fan of live albums, but this was cool. The performances are amazing here and carry this thing on its shoulders. The calm and vintage feel to this is amazing too. Perfect for what I need in the morning. Cool album!

Loved the whole thing. Listening to the drum solo in “Skin Deep” I thought I was going crazy hearing a double bass drum which I didn’t think had been popularized yet. Turns out this drummer, Louie Bellson, is one of the double bass pioneers from the late 50s. He was metal before metal was a thing.

It’s a long album didn’t get through it in its entirety but I love the inclusion of the MC and all the intros. Pulled me into the specific time/place/performance. Not my usual fare but i listened driving through the city and it just put me in a really nice headspace.

Even if big band isn’t your first language, this record shows all the strengths of Ellington’s band: the mix of hot and sweet, the grand-scale compositions, threaded thru with intimate moments, the integrated soloing by players set up to succeed, the sheer swinging romance of the entire endeavor. Take the yearning of Hodges’ solo on “I Got it Bad” (not on original). And of course there’s the Gonsalves solo heard ‘round the world, one of the great all-time moments in jazz, and one of the best solos ever recorded, in any genre, at any time.

Jazz at its best. I had almost forgotten how much I liked jazz. Thanks for reminding!

Rather torn on this one. On the one hand, the music itself is phenomenal. The playing is top-tier and can't be faulted. But, there are two major issues: 1 - Live albums are so rarely good. This isn't an exception. 2 - It's very long. Maintaining active focus on an album for over two hours is one hell of a challenge when it's not the main task of your day.

Nice "easy" listening. It is some what frenetic music, but I think that is the appeal. This is jazz during the 1950s after all ...

I navigated to the original LP which was a much more manageable 40 min compared to the 2+ hour version Spotify linked to. This album cooks, no doubt about it. Makes me wish I was in the audience, taking down martinis and talking about the Eisenhower administration. Truly remarkable display of musical talent on this. Player after player just letting it rip.

Legend. Very long. 4.

Jazz double albums are very long. I'm not generally a fan of live recordings, but this was a great example of one. Sax solos were epic.

The level of the musicianship is mind blowing. The music puts me into a sort of trance I enjoyed this album

In terms of pacing, Ellington at Newport captures the ferocity of a live show in it's purest essence. A well laid out LP shows masters at work and highlights the thunderous moments that eventually revitalized Ellington's career. The suite of new songs on the A Side is fun a playful, meant to elicit reaction and awe from the Newport crowd. Even if historically the performances slightly underwhelmed the crowd, they're still wonder numbers and serve as the palette for which the rest of the performance would be judged by. Side B is a different sort of animal altogether, bringing two stomping 1930's pieces back into the (when it was recorded) current scope. "Jeep's Blues" is a perfectly suitable number that will be overshadowed by the next track. And what a shadow that is. The live recording of "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" showcases a raucous saxophone solo that sends the audience into an uproar. Being a live recording, we can really feel the energy of this performance from the audience gasps to the encouraging shouts of Duke and other band members encouraging Paul Gonsalves through the solo.

I know this is a CLASSIC recording. An IMPORTANT recording. Usually I'm all over jazz. This was good for me. I think I'll have to give it another listen - or 3!

After looking at the Wikipedia article for some context, I was able to appreciate this a little better. I listened only to the "restored" live set (digitally combining the original live recording along with a radio broadcast recording) through to Mood Indigo with all the introductory banter between the songs. Listening to it as a whole I liked how it might take me back to the location it was recorded in, and the stereo imaging with the combination of the 2 recordings was remarkable, but certain times I could hear some weird phasing effect occasionally in trying to create a stereo image from the recordings. Having The Atomic Mr. Basie as a comparison (mono recording only) I think I like Duke's arrangements better - they have a grander sound and slickness to them, compared to a more jumpy, raw energy with the Count Basie album. Diminuendo in Blue is clearly the standout of the album with the Gonsalves solo, but I enjoyed Newport Up as well.

Groovy. Not sure qhat else to say for instrumentals. Really loved the live recording with the announcer and audience, very charming.

Excellent - a portal to another time

Classic! Love the Duke!

A captured portion of Jazz from and incredible musician. Historically significant and a good time to listen through.

Surprised that I actually enjoyed this, could see myself listening to more. Giving it an extra star, for being not only a bearable jazz album, but an enjoyable one.

surprised that i enjoyed this so much

[rating is of the 1956 version]

A great live recording of an all time jazz great. Subtle and nuanced, smooth and cool, this is (unsurprisingly) top notch. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Diminuendo in Blue Date listened: 22/01/24

You like jazz, you like the Duke.

Haven’t really listen to that much jazz but certainly knew how popular Duke Ellington became. Rating album higher as I can appreciate his accomplishments and the musicians that helped him achieve his well deserved status.

Highlight here is Diminuendo in Blue, with the middle section by Paul Gonsalves. Outstanding!

Siempre he tenido gran curiosidad por el jazz y he escuchado cosas aquí y allá pero creo que este es el primer álbum entro que me siento es disfruto. Una gran elección, no solo por disfrutar este gran genero en directo y con una calidad increíble si no ver la gran calidad de diferentes artistas juntos con su arte individualmente colectivo. Uno que sin duda repetiré muchas veces y me ha dado pie a conocer a muchos más.

I don’t know much about Duke Ellington, other than that he was a ghost on Big Mouth, and I’ve always assumed Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder is about him. I think he’s one of the bigwigs of jazz, from an era where jazz seemed to be considerably more listenable. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Jeep’s Blues One of my favourite songs as a child was In The Mood by the Glenn Miller Orchestra (I was a weird child). This felt very similar to that and made me quite nostalgic, despite the songs still being objectively unfamiliar to me. It was nice background music while working and was an album where I was bit gutted to have it end. I’m not sure I’d seek this out again, but I’d enjoy it if it came on.

Pretty much every actual song on this got added to my dinner party playlist immediately. It was cool to hear the "skits" in between songs since it was basically just a recording of the entire set which made me feel like I got the whole experience of being at Newport 70 years ago.

Ahh. Finally! One the albums I needed to listen to. Frequently mentioned as one of the good ones. Big band isn’t my thing, but this album was recorded just as post-bop was becoming a thing. Well done for what it is. 4 stars

I enjoyed this. I liked the introduction at the beginning because it helped set the scene of this being recorded in front of an audience. It gives you the feeling you’re there in the audience, too. This was a lively album and I would listen to it again if I was in the mood for 50s jazz.

Great album, but be forewarned that it is 2 hours long and benefits listening through in one go!

It’s ok I prefer more upbeat jazz tho

I like the live sessions and hearing the extra chatter.

Absolutely swingin. Some of the solos are jaw dropping. I still hate a live album, but this performance fed off of that crowd.

What I assume is an iconic jazz album. I liked it but just am not a huge jazz guy

I never sat down and truly listened to this legend before this opportunity. Love the old big band and jazz sounds. Makes you truly appreciate just how good, progressive, and inventive music once was in this country.

Nice!

Not a huge fan of old jazz but this stuff ripped.

This was really nice. I enjoyed it, although need to be in a certain kind of mood for jazz.

Some groovy shit! Old school upbeat jazzzzzzz

Great solos and an awesome atmosphere with the crowd as well.

•Not owned: Streaming. •Will get. •Great album, full of energy. Love the chop fest on “Newport Up” and the performance on “Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue.” •4/5

Jazz en vivo. Un 4.

Another great jazz record. The extended version on spotify is way too long with too much talking. Listening to just the tracks on the original release was just right.

Jeep's Blues! Wow. That song makes this album great. It's followed by another powerhouse, "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" 4/5

It was pleasant album to listen. I think that only announcments were bad thing. Fortunately they became closer at the end. Good, oldschool piece of jazz.

Best jazz I have heard for a while. Can be groovy or slow but most of the time, it's intense.

doooooope. Duke le GOAT (mais go écouter l’album avec mingus et max roach)

Very cool. good job duke

Great big band Jazz album. How damn the live version is long (2h compared to 45 mins). Jeep's Blues was my favorite song. At times the trumpet squeals were too much for me. I'm guessing that is the musician showing off their skill with the trumpet, but I'm not experienced enough to know for sure.

I really enjoyed my time with this album. I could see myself listening to the abridged version more where they remove all the filler tracks of Duke and the MC talking. The music is fantastic. This is really my first time sitting and listening to Duke Ellington and I want more. However the full record, at nearly 2 hours, is almost too much of a good thing. 4/5

this is cool i guess, i like hearing all the talking on the live ones, because just like the other album i listened to, it was interesting to hear just how different our voices and mannerisms are from that time period to now. it’s such a stark difference. i wish we still had those sauve and velvety voices. what happened?! i will look this up. also, as far as jazz goes, he’s great, truly. however 2 hours is a long time to listen to an album like holy hell. i’ll listen to this increments honestly.

Sure. Take the A Train. Can’t go wrong with this any day of the week.

Brukar inte vara något fan av liveskivor men i det här fallet tycker jag faktiskt att det adderar något till känslan. De är ju sjukt duktiga musiker och det är kul och bra lyssning rakt igenom samt några grymma solon.

Not a huge jazz fan but that was surprisingly pleasant.

kept my attention throughout the entire album, which for jazz can sometimes be hard. it had a good mix of moods, and the energy in the crowd and voices you hear really add to it. not my favorite Duke Ellington project (Duke Ellington & John Coltrane is real hard to beat) but still a solid jazz album

Très bon jazz, dommage que les commentaires aient été laissés sur le vinyle.

Très bon concert de façon générale, j'ai notamment beaucoup aimé /Diminuendo in blue/.

Fantastic introduction to Jazz. Love the energy and excitement you can feel through the music and the crowd.

Wow, a trip back in time! This one came out the year my dad was born. What an amazing compilation of big band and jazz. I can only imagine how much richer this sounded live. The skill these artists had is so incredible. There were moments where the trumpet, clarinet, drums, etc came to their own and sang. Really incredible and enduring music. Duke is certainly a legend for a reason.

Rating: 7/10

A bit moody, a bit happy

I don't know much about jazz but this was very enjoyable and fun, and probably very high quality jazz. Since I don't often give a 5 for an album and I don't really like giving 5 for a live album I'll stick with 4.

Groovy