In a Mellow Tone

Joe Pass · 1974 · Thème d'Ellington en trio guitare-basse-batterie

Context

Taken from Portraits of Duke Ellington, a trio record by Joe Pass with Ray Brown and Bobby Durham, recorded in Los Angeles on 21 June 1974 for Pablo (producer Norman Granz), shortly after Ellington's death. The record consists only of Ellington themes.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands, Neoclassicism, Young Lions. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

By the same artist

• Sophisticated Lady (Joe Pass) (1974)
• Caravan (Joe Pass) (1974)
• Satin Doll (Joe Pass) (1974)
• Blues for Alican (1973)
• Here's That Rainy Day (1973)
• My Old Flame (1973)

Sources

• EN: Portraits of Duke Ellington

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