Blues for Duke


Blues for Duke is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring selections associated with Duke Ellington, recorded in 1975 and released on the Muse label in 1978.

Reception

The Bay State Banner wrote that Stitt "sticks mainly to tenor sax, and brings some new approaches and tricks to the always excellent Ellington material he tackles."
Scott Yanow, in his review for AllMusic, stated: "The rhythm section is excellent, and although the results are somewhat predictable, the music on this LP can be enjoyed by bop fans."

Track listing

  1. "C Jam Blues" - 6:07
  2. "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" - 7:58
  3. "Perdido" - 4:45
  4. "Blues for Duke" - 6:59
  5. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" - 3:45
  6. "Satin Doll" - 7:43

Personnel