This is so meditative. Talk about music to decompress! This version is new to me and it it's not a moment too long. I have always loved Mood Indigo but this takes it to a completely different level! It may not sound challenging to the musicians but the intonation has to be "spot on" as the Brits say. If you've ever heard MI played by a group that is not very good - those chords if they are the least bit off - absolutely painful.
@dagobert1234321
Жыл бұрын
I come at least once a year to listen to this masterpiece
@altheawarren729
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up hearing Ellington and Basie in our home... This is the real deal!🎹🎷😊
@anime3d657
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@mariaesperanza6548
4 жыл бұрын
Encontrar esto a mis 71 es una de las cosas maravillosas que tiene la vida. Me encanta, no puedo dejar de escucharlo. Gracias!!
@notaire2
8 жыл бұрын
What a sophisticated performance of this sophisticated masterpiece of American Jazz! The mellow sound of saxophone represents the mood of nights in New York at the beginning of the early fifties.
@robertsharp4672
6 жыл бұрын
notaire2 hello, I am a native Texan but I can picture me and a special sweetheart in NYC enjoying the night with this as a back drop.
@robertsharp8337
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect to let my melancholy roam untethered.
@DaveBassDotCom
10 жыл бұрын
Just unbelievably fantastic. The first time he was allowed to stretch on record, because of the Long Playing Album. And STRETCH he did!
@davidhertzberg
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing, much appreciated, david
@harryandruschak2843
7 жыл бұрын
Simply the best.
@ghairraigh
12 жыл бұрын
Never heard this soulful renewal of Ellington's gem. The background figures are a revelation.
@Ceylonia
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, my mum used to hum all the time to different music, when she used to hum to this i knew i would hear it one day. I cant remember when i first heard it but this beautiful song has stayed with me for so many years, love it.
@jaythompson1554
4 жыл бұрын
Best Version Hands Down
@taylorfusion
5 жыл бұрын
I've never heard a piece of music that epitomizes American music, it's characters, it's wild, free nature and its own romance, more than this song and arrangement. SO many colors and a master class in theme and variation. It will take you through a broad range of feelings that no other piece of music quite does the way Duke/Strayhorn did.
@miguelleiton3645
6 жыл бұрын
Una vez más Ellington recreándose a si mismo para dejarnos otra bella obra de arte....!!!!!!!
@rafaeljaenbrillembourg9785
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best jazz songs in the world.
@stonehorse57
8 жыл бұрын
It is the version I like the most. A wonderful masterpiece
@crichta
9 жыл бұрын
What a super version of one of my favourite Ellington pieces. This was the piece that I first heard of the Dukes and it instigated a life long love affair. Even though this is an early piece of music it had all those wonderful Ellington qualities. I always loved the orchestra's subtle tones, playing melodies that I would never have dreamed of. Thanks.
@philpots48
10 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I came across this recored in the mid 80's and haven't herd it in years. Love this version of Mood Indigo more than any others.
@MrEdgaralain
4 жыл бұрын
All solos are wonderful, every of the solists is an artist. But the most astonishing and surprising solo ist the one of the trombone. Abolsutely smashing! A trombone talking to us...
@---xz3sx
8 жыл бұрын
i love this recording, the way it starts simply, then elaborates and elaborates on that simplicity, getting deeper and under your skin.
@hbrocks
12 жыл бұрын
Found this album by chance at a Salvation Army ($1).....never knew I liked this kind of music! It's wonderful! Thanks for posting it.
@mcknih1020
9 жыл бұрын
Masterful little heard version
@kimpaterson976
11 жыл бұрын
This is as good as it gets
@innercirclemusic1
8 жыл бұрын
A supreme example of Ellingtonia. Duke would've been breaking the boundaries today still were he alive.
@137MHC
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this up. It was one of the first Jazz LPs that I bought in 1964, when it was still available on the Columbia label. Not only a brilliant song and arrangement, but outstanding solos from band members, including Ellington himself, and that evocative 1940s vocal from Yvonne. How much of this lovely arrangement was down to the great Billy Strayhorn, we may never know? Please, Sony Music Corporation re-issue "Masterpieces by Ellington"
@superbee8109
9 жыл бұрын
I just bought the reissue of masterpieces by Ellington from analogue productions and it is a wonderful album!
@The90sGamingGuy
4 жыл бұрын
the version you speak of was remastered beautifully. I might pick it up some time this year.
@1jazzsoul
9 жыл бұрын
Delightful! Changed my view of Jazz history. Thanks for posting!
@sarahveroniqueblanchard9214
10 жыл бұрын
Outstanding version. Thank you so much for sharing it !!!
@lukeywilkshire
10 жыл бұрын
to all the people unsure of the personnel listings on ellington recordings: go to ellingtonia.co.m. they have a comprehensive discography of EVERY recording Ellington made. Enjoy :)
@jackwilmoresongs
8 жыл бұрын
Thankyou. I really came to Jazz after decades of classical. After hearing almost an hour of Ottorini Respighi this sounds so good and refreshing.
@GahMehGrrrr
6 жыл бұрын
Just a beautiful tune
@willianbastosbeavis
11 жыл бұрын
This is the true sound of paradise =] Great post Mr. David. Cheers!
@Destroysall
10 жыл бұрын
Why hasn't this been re-issued? It has to be one Ellington's best.
@gabrieldecarvalho568
8 жыл бұрын
Une très grande sensualité.. Indigo. Ce dégage. Au fur et à mesure la. Couleur apparaît comme une évidence.. Jusqu'à cette trompette parlante.. Dingue..
@cns7139
7 жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH for sharing this quality recording of a seldom-heard version!
@CrossBonesAlex
7 жыл бұрын
Great recording
@gmabbit
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you! great version
@bentdrum
11 жыл бұрын
From what I've read, Strayhorn did the arrangements and played most of the piano. On this track Ellington comes in at 13.20 and you can tell it's a different piano (sounds a bit more distant in the room). That said, when I've heard live versions of this piece Ellington often plays the ending just like this version (sometimes with the whole band playing the chords).
@griot7
7 жыл бұрын
Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn - piano; Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Mercer Ellington, Fats Ford, Ray Nance, Nelson Williams - trumpet; Lawrence Brown, Tyree Glenn - trombone; Jimmy Hamilton - clarinet, tenor saxophone; Johnny Hodges - alto saxophone; Russell Procope - alto saxophone, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone; Wendell Marshall - bass; Sonny Greer - drums; Yvonne Lanauze - vocals
@bentdrum
5 жыл бұрын
On the session but left off the credits: Harry Carney - baritone sax, bass clarinet; and Quentin Jackson - trombone.
@flaskassassin
2 жыл бұрын
Yvonne Lanauze doesn't get enough credit on this one.
@r0yalgate
11 жыл бұрын
i love you Angel
@davidhertzberg
12 жыл бұрын
@astrolin7 The "Ivonne" mentioned on your LP is Yvonne Lanauze; you can look her up on Google, she sand with Ellington and Strayhorn, among others. And on my LP it indicates that Duke is playing the piano.
@davidhertzberg
9 жыл бұрын
Duke Ellington, December 19, 1950: Mood Indigo - Yvonne Lanauze, Vocals
@user-no5uw6dm8i
6 жыл бұрын
davidhertzberg good
@lntzarts
10 жыл бұрын
enjoyed this !
@Conn30Mtenor
7 жыл бұрын
I interviewed Yvonne. She now goes by the name Eve Smith.
@ghairraigh
12 жыл бұрын
The listing of Artists @1:53 sadly omits the obvious presence of Harry Carney on baritone saxophone (and possibly clarinet in the other woodwind interludes).
@James-StJames
8 жыл бұрын
The piano that plays from around 13.20 is among the greatest I have ever heard. Strayhorn I imagine, but it could be Duke. The chords... just flawless, perfect.
@innercirclemusic1
8 жыл бұрын
+James St.James. More likely Strayhorn, yes. That style impacted a lot on Abdullah Ibrahim whom Duke also "discovered" and who subbed for Duke on a few dates with the Ellington Orchestra in 1966. Ibrahim has extensively acknowledged both these masters in his work.
@mangalarobertwatling9168
6 жыл бұрын
Am I hearing this right? Billy Strayhorn soloing with clear references to Ellington's solo style? if Not then perhaps both of them sharing the solo space. Thanks for posting this. This album was one of my first exposures to Ellington.
@ij2754
8 жыл бұрын
anyone have an idea why Harry Carney isn't on this record?
@bentdrum
7 жыл бұрын
What makes you say that? He's listed in the credits (I have the original vinyl) and he can be heard quite well on certain sections here.
@ij2754
7 жыл бұрын
bentdrum the credits right at 2:00 don't have him listed in the sax section
@bentdrum
7 жыл бұрын
Quite true, but he's on there all right. I happen to play baritone sax, and he was my first bari hero, so I know his unmistakable sound sound very well. ;)
@miguelleiton3645
6 жыл бұрын
Imposible pensar que personas bajen el dedo...!!!!!
@theicberg
7 жыл бұрын
Who is playing the fancy lines with the "mute" in the horn, continuing after Yvonne's singing ? ...is that a trombone? ...great effect, almost cuasi vocalish; thank you for the info if anyone could share. .
@wellingtonsilva1508
6 жыл бұрын
Tyree Glenn said my friend Alvicio.. I asked: are you sure??? Absolutely... final point... Tyree Glenn on trombone...
@sondanais
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Is that Johnny Hodges on sax?
@80steen44
3 жыл бұрын
Thank god prime Sinatra recorded this song in 1955
@JAMBOXEntertainmentStudios
6 жыл бұрын
Isn't that "Tricky Sam Nanton" playing that amazing yaya horn solo @ 9:30 after the vocal? Why isn't he in the credits?
@bentdrum
5 жыл бұрын
Nope, it's Tyree Glenn. Nanton died in 1946.
@FireypepperCP
6 жыл бұрын
5/9/2018
@ustwoalberts
8 жыл бұрын
could someone remind me of the musicians' names Barney Bigard ,clarinet ?John Hodges on alto saxophone for sure ,but ..James Hamilton , also one of the clarinets . Trumpet lead ,Harold Baker ?Paul Gonsalves on tenor for sure . Lawrence Brown ( reluctantly !) on wahwah trombone ?.then - surely not still in the band ? Samuel Nanton ? Harold Carney of course ,Baritone saxophone . Billy Strayhorn arrangement ? help !
@dengamlepraest
7 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure thats Tyree Glenn on the trombone - He played a very similar solo on mood indigo with Armstrong.
@ustwoalberts
7 жыл бұрын
claus nielson -thanks - yea that sounds right
@griot7
7 жыл бұрын
Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn - piano; Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Mercer Ellington, Fats Ford, Ray Nance, Nelson Williams - trumpet; Lawrence Brown, Tyree Glenn - trombone; Jimmy Hamilton - clarinet, tenor saxophone; Johnny Hodges - alto saxophone; Russell Procope - alto saxophone, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone; Wendell Marshall - bass; Sonny Greer - drums; Yvonne Lanauze - vocals
@discostench
7 жыл бұрын
from the wiki page: Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn - piano Cat Anderson (tracks 1-4, 6 & 7), Shorty Baker, Mercer Ellington (tracks 1-4), Fats Ford (tracks 1-4), Ray Nance, Nelson Williams - trumpet Lawrence Brown (tracks 1-4), Tyree Glenn (tracks 1-4), Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman (tracks 5-7) - trombone Jimmy Hamilton - clarinet, tenor saxophone Johnny Hodges (tracks 1-4), Willie Smith (tracks 5-7) - alto saxophone Russell Procope - alto saxophone, clarinet Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone Harry Carney - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet (track 2) Wendell Marshall - bass Sonny Greer (tracks 1-4), Louis Bellson (tracks 5-7) - drums Yvonne Lanauze - vocals[7]
@ustwoalberts
7 жыл бұрын
thankyous griot7 & Jeff Andersen . Of course - constantly shifting turnover of band members - But all making it Ellington whilst staying true to their own way of playing -- That's part of E.K.Ellington (+ W.Strayhorn) unique genius, isn't it.
@henridelagardere264
6 жыл бұрын
*Duke sings Duke.* Eve Duke is Yvonne Lanauze's real name.
@nathanverni9143
4 жыл бұрын
What is up with the trombone at the end - is that just a mute or is he like singing through his horn?
@alemwalid9497
4 жыл бұрын
i was about to ask the same question ... i wish someone replies
@natemccarthy6008
3 жыл бұрын
its wah wah trombone, produced by moving a mute, or plunger, in and out of the instrument's bell
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