Happy Reunion is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded in 1956 and 1958 but not released on the Doctor Jazz label until 1985.[1] The album features two small group sessions led by Ellington and recorded in Chicago.[2]
| Happy Reunion | ||||
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | March 19, 1956 & June 24, 1958 | |||
| Studio | Universal Studios, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:35 | |||
| Label | Doctor Jazz FW 40030 | |||
| Producer | Duke Ellington & Bill Putnam | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [3] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A particular highlight is hearing Gonsalves play 31 choruses on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" in this setting".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted
- "Way Back Blues" (Count Basie) - 3:25
- "Where's the Music?" - 3:11
- "Rubber Bottom" - 2:48
- "Play the Blues and Go" - 4:32
- "In a Mellow Tone" [Take 1] (Ellington, Milt Gabler) - 3:14
- "In a Mellow Tone" [Take 2] (Ellington, Gabler) - 2:58
- "Happy Reunion" [Take 1] - 3:26
- "Happy Reunion" [Take 2] - 2:42
- "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (The Wailing Interval)" - 7:20
- Recorded at Universal Studios, Chicago on March 19, 1956 (tracks 1-4) and June 24, 1958 (tracks 5-9).
Personnel
edit- Duke Ellington – piano
- Clark Terry - trumpet (tracks 1-4)
- John Sanders - valve trombone (tracks 1-4)
- Jimmy Hamilton - clarinet (tracks 1-4)
- Johnny Hodges - alto saxophone (tracks 1-4)
- Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone (tracks 5-9)
- Jimmy Woode - bass
- Sam Woodyard - drums
References
edit- ^ Both Sides Now: Doctor Jazz Label Discography, accessed November 26, 2019
- ^ Duke Ellington Panorama: Discography, accessed November 26, 2019
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 10, 2010