Happy Reunion
Happy Reunion is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded in 1956 and 1958 but not released until 1985 on the Doctor Jazz label. The album features two small group sessions led by Ellington and recorded in Chicago.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A particular highlight is hearing Gonsalves play 31 choruses on 'Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue' in this setting."Track listing
All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted- "Way Back Blues" – 3:25
- "Where's the Music?" – 3:11
- "Rubber Bottom" – 2:48
- "Play the Blues and Go" – 4:32
- "In a Mellow Tone" – 3:14
- "In a Mellow Tone" – 2:58
- "Happy Reunion" – 3:26
- "Happy Reunion" – 2:42
- "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue " – 7:20
- Recorded at Universal Studios, Chicago, on March 19, 1956 and June 24, 1958.
Personnel
- Duke Ellington – piano
- Clark Terry – trumpet
- John [Sanders (trombonist)|John Sanders] – valve trombone
- Jimmy Hamilton – clarinet
- Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone
- Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone
- Jimmy Woode – bass
- Sam Woodyard – drums