01. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "Wabash blues"
02. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "Basin Street blues"
03. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "Beale Street blues"
04. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "Weary blues"
05. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "St. Louis blues"
06. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "Loveless love"
07. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Jones, Jo / +++ "Royal Garden blues"
08. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Jonny / Jackson, Quentin / Woodman, Britt / Sanders, John / +++ "Villes Ville is the place, man"
09. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "Brown penny"
10. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "Sentimental lady (I didn't know about you)"
11. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "Smada"
12. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "The swinger's jump"
13. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "The swingers get the blues, too"
14. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "Blues in blueprint"
15. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "Three J's blues"
16. Nance, Ray / Hodges, Johnny / Woodman, Britt / Wood, Booty / Gee, Matthew / +++ "C jam blues"
Disc 02
01. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Hall, Al / +++ "Stompy Jones"
02. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Hall, Al / +++ "Squeeze me"
03. Hodges, Johnny / Webster, Ben / Eldridge, Roy / Brown, Lawrence / Strayhorn, Billy / +++ "Big shoe"
04. Ellington, Duke / Hodges, Johnny / Edison, Harry "Sweets" / Spann, Les / Hall, Al / +++ "Going up"
05. Hodges, Johnny / Webster, Ben / Eldridge, Roy / Brown, Lawrence / Strayhorn, Billy / +++ "Just a memory"
06. Hodges, Johnny / Webster, Ben / Eldridge, Roy / Brown, Lawrence / Strayhorn, Billy / +++ "Let's fall in love"
07. Hodges, Johnny / Webster, Ben / Eldridge, Roy / Brown, Lawrence / Strayhorn, Billy / +++ "Ruint"
08. Hodges, Johnny / Webster, Ben / Eldridge, Roy / Brown, Lawrence / Strayhorn, Billy / +++ "Bend one"
09. Hodges, Johnny / Webster, Ben / Eldridge, Roy / Brown, Lawrence / Strayhorn, Billy / +++ "You need to rock"
10. Hodges, Johnny / Eldridge, Roy / Nance, Ray / Brown, Lawrence / Webster, Ben / +++ "M. H. R."
11. Hodges, Johnny / Eldridge, Roy / Nance, Ray / Brown, Lawrence / Webster, Ben / +++ "Three and six"
12. Hodges, Johnny / Eldridge, Roy / Nance, Ray / Brown, Lawrence / Webster, Ben / +++ "Not so Dukish"
13. Hodges, Johnny / Eldridge, Roy / Nance, Ray / Brown, Lawrence / Webster, Ben / +++ "Central Park swing"
14. Hodges, Johnny / Eldridge, Roy / Nance, Ray / Brown, Lawrence / Webster, Ben / +++ "Preacher blues"
15. Hodges, Johnny / Eldridge, Roy / Nance, Ray / Brown, Lawrence / Webster, Ben / +++ "The last time I saw Paris"
Extra-Infos:
5 Bonustracks / / 20p Booklet
Description:
Back To Back/Side By Side by Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges, released 26 May 2016, includes the following tracks: "Beale Street Bues", "St. Louis Blues", "Royal Garden Blues", "Brown Penny" and more.
This version of Back To Back/Side By Side comes as a 2xCD. - 5 BONUSTRACKS // 20P BOOKLET
2 albums on 2 CDs with bonus tracks
"Back To Back/Side By Side" is a CD release featuring the legendary jazz pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington. This edition brings together two classic sessions that highlight Ellington's refined sense of swing, his nuanced arrangements and his unique ability to balance melodic elegance with rhythmic sophistication. The recording captures an intimate small-group atmosphere rather than a large orchestra, allowing Ellington's pianistic voice and interplay with his fellow musicians to come to the forefront. Listeners can expect a warm, acoustic sound with a focus on blues-tinged themes, relaxed mid-tempo numbers and finely crafted improvisations that showcase the depth and subtlety of classic jazz.
The CD format underscores the timeless character of this music by offering clear, detailed sound that lets the textures of piano, horns and rhythm section breathe. It is a perfect choice both for long-time jazz aficionados who want to revisit Ellington in a more stripped-down context and for newcomers seeking an accessible entry into his universe. The sequencing of "Back To Back/Side By Side" makes the album suitable for both attentive listening and relaxed background enjoyment, whether at home in a dedicated listening session or as an elegant soundtrack for evenings with friends.
Duke Ellington (1899-1974) is regarded as one of the central figures in the history of jazz. As a bandleader and composer, he shaped the sound of big band jazz across several decades and created a vast catalogue of standards that remain influential today. Known for his sophisticated harmonies, distinctive voicings and a deep sense of swing, Ellington wrote for - and with - the individual voices of his musicians in mind. Over the course of his career he recorded numerous landmark albums, toured the world and received high international recognition, helping to elevate jazz to an accepted art form on the world stage. His work continues to inspire musicians in jazz and beyond.
The manufacturer Poll Winne specializes in reissuing and presenting carefully curated recordings, often focusing on classic jazz and related genres. With attention to sound quality and presentation, Poll Winne aims to keep historically important sessions available to contemporary listeners. Their releases typically emphasize authenticity and a respect for the original recordings while offering modern production standards, making them attractive for collectors and music lovers who value both musical heritage and listening comfort.
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