Afro-Bossa


Afro-Bossa is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington, recorded and released on the Reprise label in 1963.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "This is easily one of Duke Ellington's essential studio recordings of the 1960s, though it isn't as widely recognized as it ought to be".

Track listing

:All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated
  1. "Afro-Bossa" – 4:22
  2. "Purple Gazelle" – 2:44
  3. "Absinthe" – 3:34
  4. "Moonbow" – 2:33
  5. "Sempre Amore" – 3:14
  6. "Caline " – 2:31
  7. "Tigress" – 3:06
  8. "Angu" – 2:42
  9. "Volupté" – 2:44
  10. "Bonga" – 2:49
  11. "Pyramid" – 3:03
  12. "Eighth Veil" – 2:48
Recorded at Fine Studios, New York, on November 29, 1962, December 14, 1962, December 20, 1962, January 4, 1963, and January 5, 1963.

Personnel