Duke's Big 4


Duke's Big 4 is a studio album by the American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington, featuring a small group session with Joe Pass, Ray Brown and Louie Bellson, recorded in January 1973 and released on the Pablo label in 1974.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "One of Duke Ellington's finest small group sessions from his final decade was this frequently exciting quartet date... Ellington's percussive style always sounded modern and he comes up with consistently strong solos... Highly recommended."

Track listing

  1. "Cotton Tail" – 4:17
  2. "The Blues" – 5:28
  3. "The Hawk Talks" – 5:10
  4. "Prelude to a Kiss" – 5:43
  5. "Love You Madly" – 6:38
  6. "Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)" – 6:07
  7. "Everything but You" – 5:19

Personnel