CD Duke Ellington meets Count Basie – Battle Royal
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| 1 | Battle Royal | 5:36 |
| 2 | To You | 3:56 |
| 3 | Take The "A" Train | 3:48 |
| 4 | Corner Pocket (Aka Until I Met You) | 4:55 |
| 5 | Wild Man (Aka Wild Men Moore) | 6:23 |
| 6 | Segue In C | 8:24 |
| 7 | B D B | 4:46 |
| 8 | Jumpin' At The Woodside | 3:11 |
| 9 | One More Once | 3:28 |
| 10 | Blues In Hoss' Flat (Blues In Frankie's Flat) | 3:15 |
| 11 | Perdido | 4:55 |
| 12 | What Am I Here For? | 3:22 |
| 13 | I'm Beginning To See The Light | 3:09 |
| 14 | In A Mellow Tone | 6:58 |
| 15 | One O'Clock Jump | 6:13 |
| 16 | Wild Man Moore (Paris Blues Version) | 1:49 |
| 17 | Battle Royal (Paris Blues Version) | 4:28 |
Experience a monumental moment in jazz history with Duke Ellington meets Count Basie — Battle Royal. This essential release documents a historic summit between two of the greatest bandleaders to ever grace the genre, featuring their combined, star-studded orchestras in a rare, high-energy collaboration.
Recorded on July 6, 1961, in New York City, this session brings together the unparalleled sophistication of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the hard-swinging precision of the Count Basie Orchestra. With both legends sharing piano duties alongside a legendary ensemble of jazz giants—including Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance, Thad Jones, and Frank Foster—this album is a masterful study in orchestral jazz dynamics.
Album Highlights:
- Historic Collaboration: A definitive meeting of two titans of American music.
- All-Star Personnel: Features members from both the Ellington and Basie orchestras.
- Masterworks Series: This 2013 reissue presents the classic stereo recordings with crisp clarity.
- Genre: A cornerstone of the Big Band and Jazz repertoire.
Whether you are a lifelong collector or a newcomer to the sounds of the Swing Era, Battle Royal is an indispensable addition to your collection. Celebrate the legacy of the Duke and the Count with this timeless, definitive performance.
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