Duke Ellington- Ellington at Newport-LP

Ellington at Newport captures Duke Ellington's legendary 1956 live set at the Newport Jazz Festival, a performance that reignited his career and showcased the band's vibrant swing. The album is especially famous for "Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue," featuring Paul Gonsalves' marathon 27-chorus tenor sax solo that turned the festival into a near-riot of excitement. Alongside that, "Jeep's Blues" adds a classic bluesy touch, rounding out an essential snapshot of Ellington’s orchestra in full flight. This 1957 MONO 6-EYE LABEL pressing delivers the original five-track lineup with an analog warmth that vinyl enthusiasts admire. It’s pressed on a single LP and holds a VG+ condition, meaning it’s ready for regular play with only minor surface marks or light paper scuffs that shouldn’t overshadow the music. If you’re aiming to keep your jazz shelf honest, this record’s presence is as commanding as Ellington’s piano—no need to shuffle it to the back of the stack.

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