Clark Terry – What A Wonderful World For Louis & Duke
Label: Red Baron
72-year-old Clark Terry is in exuberant form throughout this very enjoyable disc. On “Duke’s Place,” he constructs a frequently hilarious monologue about a fictional dive, extolling its virtues (mostly food and women) for quite some time without losing momentum or stumbling even once despite the obvious spontaneity. The other selections (tributes to Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong) have many spirited solos from Terry on flugelhorn and wah-wah trombonist Al Grey. The rhythm section is solid and swinging; violinist Lesa Terry (Clark’s cousin) is an asset on two numbers. Even if Bob Thiele makes out like a bandit (he is credited with “writing” five of the nine songs, and he and Glenn Osser are listed as co-composers of “For Louis and Duke,” a themeless blues), the high spirits and colorful playing of C.T. and Grey make this disc into a delightful hour of joyous music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Track list
01 Duke’s Place Duke Ellington / Bob Katz / Bob Thiele 6:32
02 Mr. Gentle And Mr. Cool Harold Baker / Duke Ellington 7:38
03 Star Crossed Lovers Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn 4:42
04 Baby Clementine Bill Katz / Ruth Ann Roberts / Billy Strayhorn / Bob Thiele 4:58
05 Take The “A” Train Billy Strayhorn 8:22
06 What A Wonderful World/When It’s Sleepy Time Down South Leon Rene / Bob Thiele / George David Weiss 4:59
07 Boy From New Orleans Bill Katz / Ruth Ann Roberts / Bob Thiele 4:37
08 For Louis And Duke Glenn Osser / Bob Thiele 5:26
Total time: 47:47
Recorded February 1, 1993, New York City.
Personnel: Clark Terry (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals), Al Grey (trombone), Lesa Terry (violin), Da Do Moroni (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Lewis Nash (drums).
This is Daniel – I’ve been working too hard these past couple of weeks and have almost no time for Jazz (That is also the reason for my absence from TTMJ… ) This CD deserves to be flaced so here it is – https://1fichier.com/?c2m1l1ksqn… Mind you I added the original incomplete scans… If anyone wishes to have the complete scans I will add them tomorrow
