Duke Ellington & John Coltrane [VINYL]

Original album + 2 bonus tracks - limited edition pressing on 180g vinyl, includes updated liner notes by writer and BBC radio presenter Brian Morton. This album was Duke Ellington and John Coltrane's only recorded encounter. For the occasion, Trane and Duke were accompanied by the bassist and drummer of their respective groups who alternated from track to track - Aaron Bell and Sam Woodyard from Duke's rhythm section, and Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones from Coltrane's rhythm section. "Ellington always recognised talent, and Coltrane seemed quite happy to be recording with a fellow genius." - ***** Scott Yanow, AllMusic "Duke Ellington continues to be the most unpredictable and amazing musician. Coltrane was in excellent fettle for this session; every one of his solos comes off beautifully. This album is quite rewarding." - ***** Don DeMicheal, DownBeat