Duke Dreams


Duke Dreams is an album of solo piano performances of material written by or associated with Duke Ellington by the American jazz pianist Ran Blake recorded in 1981 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "While hinting at Duke's piano style, Ran Blake often reharmonizes and greatly reinvents his music... Highly recommended".

Track listing

  1. "Duke Dreams" - 2:58
  2. "Something to Live For" - 5:42
  3. "Me and You" - 2:20
  4. "Drop Me Off in Harlem" - 2:04
  5. "Duke" - 3:45
  6. "Blue Rose" - 2:49
  7. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" - 2:52
  8. "Black and Tan Fantasy" - 5:15
  9. "Animal Crackers" - 1:26
  10. "Me and You" - 1:58
  11. "Sophisticated Lady" - 2:27
  12. "Take the "A" Train" - 5:38

Personnel