{"product_id":"duke-ellington-piano-in-the-foreground-lp-110826-den00001856","title":"Duke Ellington - Piano In The Foreground - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia, Radio Recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CL 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePiano in the Foreground offers a rare chance to hear Duke Ellington stepping away from his big band to focus on intimate, acoustic piano work. Recorded in the early ’60s, this album highlights Ellington’s skill as a soloist and small-ensemble leader, with tracks like \"I Can't Get Started\" and \"Blues For Jerry\" showcasing his nuanced touch and melodic inventiveness. It’s a quieter, more reflective side of Ellington that jazz fans who appreciate focused listening will find rewarding, as the piano takes center stage without the usual orchestral backdrop. This 1963 pressing brings that subtlety to vinyl, letting the music breathe in a format that suits its acoustic charm. The record is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG\u003c\/a\u003e, which means it’s well-playable but may show signs of wear and some background noise—nothing out of the ordinary for a vintage jazz album of this age. It’s a solid choice for collectors who want a listenable copy and don’t mind a few imperfections, especially when the music’s this thoughtfully presented. As an album, it’s a reminder that even legends sometimes prefer the spotlight to be on the piano keys rather than the brass section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuke Ellington - Piano in the Foreground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can't Get Started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCong-Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody And Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues For Jerry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFontainebleau Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummertime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Bad To Be Forgotten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Hundred Dreams Ago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYearning For Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpringtime In Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/06sayaCeiMudsWvKsYj5Qq\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG \/ VG+ \/ 1963","offer_id":68120860819772,"sku":"DEN00001856","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MS02OTU0LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1794097974","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/duke-ellington-piano-in-the-foreground-lp-110826-den00001856","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}