The Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings: 1927-1973

~ Release by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▶ CD 1: 1927-28
▶ CD 2: 1928-29
▶ CD 3: 1929
▶ CD 4: 1930
▶ CD 5: 1930-31
▶ CD 6: 1931-33
▶ CD 7: 1933-34
▶ CD 8: 1940
▶ CD 9: 1940
▶ CD 10
▶ CD 11: 1941
▶ CD 12: 1941
▶ CD 13: 1941-42
▶ CD 14
▶ CD 15
▶ CD 16
▶ CD 17: The Seattle Concert
▶ CD 18: The First Concert of Sacred Music
▼ CD 19: The Second Sacred Concert
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1Praise God
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Praise God (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:14
2Supreme Being
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Supreme Being (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
11:50
3Heaven
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
lead vocals:
Alice Babs (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
Heaven (on 1968-01-22)
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
publisher:
Tempo Music Inc
4:59
4Something 'Bout Believing
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Something 'Bout Believing (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
8:16
5Almighty God
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
lead vocals:
Alice Babs (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
Almighty God (on 1968-01-22)
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
6:36
6The Shepherd
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
The Shepherd (Who Watches Over the Night Flock) (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
7:13
7It's Freedom
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
It's Freedom (on 1968-01-22)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
13:05
8Meditation
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Meditation (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:14
9The Biggest and Busiest Intersection
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
The Biggest and Busiest Intersection (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:00
10T.G.T.T. (Too Good to Title)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
lead vocals:
Alice Babs (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
T.G.T.T. (Too Good to Title) (on 1968-01-22)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:28
11Don't Get Down on Your Knees to Pray Until You Have Forgotten Everyone
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Don't Get Down on Your Knees to Pray Until You Have Forgiven Everyone (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
5:18
▶ CD 20: The Second Sacred Concert (cont'd) / The Third Sacred Concert
▶ CD 21: The Far East Suite
▶ CD 22: The Popular Duke Ellington / The Jazz Piano / The Duke at Tanglewood
▶ CD 23: The Duke at Tanglewood (cont'd) / ...and His Mother Called Him Bill
▶ CD 24: ...and His Mother Called Him Bill (cont'd) / Eastbourne Performance

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