The Intimate Ellington

The Intimate Ellington is a studio album by the American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington. It was compiled from sessions recorded in 1969, 1970, and 1971, and released on the Pablo label in 1977.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Even this late in his life, Duke Ellington had a great deal to say musically and his band continued to rank near the top."

Track listing

"Moon Maiden" – 2:42
"Edward the First" – 3:20
"Symphonette" – 5:03
"Intimate Interlude" – 5:01
"Some Summer Fun" – 5:18
"Layin' on Mellow" – 2:13
"Eulb" – 2:34
"Tenz" – 2:27
"I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" – 5:30
"Sophisticated Lady" – 4:57
"Edward the Second" – 5:44

Personnel

Duke Ellington – piano, celeste & vocals
Wild Bill Davis – organ
Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Al Rubin, Frank Stone, Cootie Williams, Richard Williams – trumpet
Lawrence Brown, Julian Priester, Malcolm Taylor, Booty Wood – trombone
Chuck Connors – bass trombone
Johnny Hodges, Buddy Pearson,, Norris Turney – alto saxophone
Russell Procope – alto saxophone, clarinet
Harold Ashby, Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone
Harry Carney – baritone saxophone
Joe Benjamin, Paul Kondziela – bass
Rufus Jones – drums