A Tribute to Duke

A Tribute to Duke is a 1977 studio album by various artists, recorded in homage to bandleader and composer Duke Ellington.[1]

A Tribute to Duke
Studio album by
Various artists
Released1977
Recorded1977
GenreJazz, Vocal jazz
Length35:28
LabelConcord
ProducerCarl Jefferson
Various artists chronology
Nice to Be Around
(1977)
A Tribute to Duke
(1977)
Everything's Coming Up Rosie
(1977)

Reception

The Allmusic review by JT Griffith awarded the album 3 stars stating:

This short, nine-track tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington packs more swing into its 36-minute length than you'd expect. The disc features guest performances from Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and Woody Herman...The instrumental "Main Stem" is a rollicking number that sadly fades out after five minutes. Crosby's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" features some of his more adventurous vocalizations... A Tribute to Duke plays like a wonderful appetizer, readying your palette for more music. The only weakness of this disc is that it is too short.".[2]

Although he was to still record in the U.K., this marked the last occasion that Bing Crosby recorded in America.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

All music is composed by Duke Ellington

No.TitleLyricsPerformerLength
1."Don't Get Around Much Anymore"Bob RussellBing Crosby3:13
2."Main Stem"̶Scott Hamilton5:15
3."In a Sentimental Mood"Manny Kurtz, Irving MillsWoody Herman3:56
4."I'm Checkin' Out, Go'om Bye"Billy StrayhornRosemary Clooney3:47
5."Prelude to a Kiss"Mack Gordon, Irving MillsTony Bennett2:31
6."It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"Irving MillsScott Hamilton4:54
7."I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So"Mack DavidTony Bennett2:11
8."What Am I Here For?"Frankie LaineScott Hamilton5:03
9."Sophisticated Lady"Mitchell ParishRosemary Clooney4:38

Personnel

The backing musicians for all performers are the following:

References

  1. A Tribute to Duke at AllMusic
  2. Griffith, JT. Allmusic Review accessed February 6, 2011
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