Portraits of Duke Ellington


Portraits of Duke Ellington is an album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass that was released in 1975. It peaked at number 37 on the Jazz Albums chart. It is a tribute to jazz musician Duke Ellington and was recorded shortly after his death.

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Scott Yanow wrote of the album "The interplay between the three musicians is quite impressive, and Pass' mastery of the guitar is obvious. Recommended."

Track listing

All songs composed by Duke Ellington, lyricists indicated.
  1. "Satin Doll" – 5:46
  2. "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" – 5:32
  3. "Sophisticated Lady" – 3:40
  4. "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" – 3:41
  5. "In a Mellow Tone" – 6:20
  6. "Solitude" – 5:06
  7. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" – 6:31
  8. "Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" – 5:53
  9. "Caravan" – 6:10

Personnel