The Popular Duke Ellington


The Popular Duke Ellington is a studio album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington featuring many of the tunes associated with his orchestra re-recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA label in 1967.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Since the material is all very familiar, and mostly quite concise few surprises occur. But Ellington fans will enjoy this well-played effort."

Track listing

  1. "Take the "A" Train" – 4:40
  2. "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" – 2:36
  3. "Perdido" – 3:14
  4. "Mood Indigo" 5:10
  5. "Black and Tan Fantasy" – 5:12
  6. "The Twitch" – 3:11
  7. "Solitude" – 3:36
  8. "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" – 1:55
  9. "The Mooche" – 5:36
  10. "Sophisticated Lady" – 3:02
  11. "Creole Love Call" – 3:56
  12. "Caravan" – 5:27 Bonus track on CD reissue
  13. "Wings and Things" – 1:59 Bonus track on CD reissue
  14. "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" – 1:56 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel