Compositions Of Duke Ellington and Others - Guest Vocalist B.B. King (Pure DSD)
In 1960, saxophonist, arranger, and producer Maxwell Davis paid tribute to one of jazz’s most revered composers with Compositions of Duke Ellington and Others, a refined and imaginative big band album that reinterprets Ellington’s signature works while introducing Davis’s own voice as both arranger and composer. Known primarily as a behind-the-scenes force in West Coast rhythm & blues, Davis steps confidently into the jazz spotlight with a sophisticated orchestral sound that bridges swing tradition and mid-century studio polish.
A special surprise on the album is a vocal appearance by B.B. King on the track “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.” While primarily known as a blues artist, King’s appearance here adds warmth and crossover appeal, serving as a bridge between jazz and blues traditions, genres that Davis, as a versatile arranger and A&R man, understood deeply.
Artist(s): Conductor – Maxwell Davis
Vocals [Guest Vocalist] – B.B. King
Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Conte Candoli, Jake Porter, Ray Linn
Alto Saxophone – Jewell Grant
Baritone Saxophone – Bill Hood
Bass – Curtis Counce, Red Callender
Drums – Jackie Mills, Mel Lewis
Guitar – Al Hendrickson
Piano – Jimmy Rowles
Saxophone – Bumps Myers
Saxophone, Clarinet – Mahlon Clark
Trombone – Dick Noel, Jimmy Henderson, Juan Tizol, Lloyd Ulyate, Tommy Pederson
Recording Info: Released January 1961 by Crown Records
Sourced from the Original Master Tape
Components used for Transfer: Analog: Transport - Otari 5050 modified with Flux Heads
Preamp - Merrill Audio Tape Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
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Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components
All components are grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs
01 Take The A Train 3:00
02 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:16
03 Alternate - Don't Get Around Much Anymore (No Vocals) 3:07
04 Main Stem 2:57
05 Mood Indigo 3:55
06 East Side, West Side 3:05
07 Cotton tail 3:04
08 Solitude 3:14
09 Jack The Bear 3:26
10 Sophisticated Lady 3:34
11 Jeeps Blues 4:35
Please note: This release was mastered in DSD with no PCM. (Pure DSD)
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