THE CLARK TERRY FIVE - Memories of Duke (1980-1990) RM | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Flugelhornist Clark Terry and a strong quartet (pianist Jack Wilson, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Frank Severino) perform nine songs associated with Duke Ellington, including seven of Ellington's compositions, plus a tune apiece from Billy Strayhorn ("Passion Flower") and Mercer Ellington ("Things Ain't What They Used to Be"). Terry knows these songs, which include "Cottontail," "Come Sunday" and "Sophisticated Lady," backwards, but he infuses each of his renditions with enthusiasm and melodic creativity. Recommended. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Passion Flower 4'27
Milt Raskin / Billy Strayhorn
2     Happy Go Lucky Local 4'28
Duke Ellington
3     Echoes of Harlem 4'01
Duke Ellington
4     Sophisticated Lady 8'27
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Mitchell Parish
5     Things Ain't What They Used to Be 5'05
Mercer Ellington / Ted Persons
6     I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 3'28
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Henry Nemo / John Redmond
7     Cotton Tail 2'16
Duke Ellington
8     Everything But You 7'51
Duke Ellington / Don George / Harry James
9     Come Sunday 2'34
Duke Ellington
Credits :
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Frank Severino
Guitar – Joe Pass
Piano – Jack Wilson
Producer – Norman Granz
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Trumpet – Clark Terry