Duke Ellington Piano Solos
| Duke Ellington Piano Solos | ||||
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | March 22 & 23, 1990 | |||
| Studio | BMG Studios, New York City, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 45:40 | |||
| Label | MusicMasters 5045-2 | |||
| Producer | John Snyder | |||
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Duke Ellington Piano Solos is a solo album by jazz pianist Sir Roland Hanna performing compositions by Duke Ellington recorded in 1990 and released by the MusicMasters label.[1][2][3]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
AllMusic reviewer Stephen Cook stated: "For lovers of solo jazz piano, this Roland Hanna disc offers one of the most consistently enjoyable 46 minutes of music to be heard. ... Hanna finely works the subtle phrasing and singing tone he once plied in Mingus' band and perfected on many solo outings during the '70s and '80s. ... Bolstered by excellent sound, this top-notch set is a must for Hanna enthusiasts and highly recommended to all fans of straight-ahead jazz".[4]
Track listing
[edit]All compositions by Duke Ellington, except where indicated.
- "In My Solitude" – 5:07
- "Something to Live For" (Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) – 4:45
- "In a Sentimental Mood" – 3:38
- "A Portrait of Bert Williams" – 2:44
- "Warm Valley" – 5:14
- "Isfahan" (Strayhorn) – 1:57
- "Single Petal of a Rose" – 4:37
- "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" – 7:00
- "Reflections in D" – 4:03
- "Come Sunday" – 2:25
- "Caravan" (Ellington, Juan Tizol, Irving Mills) – 4:10
Personnel
[edit]- Sir Roland Hanna – piano
References
[edit]- ^ Encilopedia del Jazz: Roland Hanna, accessed June 13, 2019
- ^ Jazzlists: Roland Hanna discography, accessed June 13, 2019
- ^ Selected Sir Roland Hanna Discography, accessed June 13, 2019
- ^ a b Cook, Stephen. Roland Hanna: Duke Ellington Piano Solos – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 10, 2019.