Sophisticated Lady (Joe Pass)

Joe Pass · 1974 · Ballade d'Ellington jouée en trio

Context

Excerpt from Portraits of Duke Ellington, a Joe Pass trio with Ray Brown and Bobby Durham, recorded in Los Angeles on 21 June 1974 for Pablo (producer Norman Granz), shortly after Ellington's death. Ballad by Ellington (lyrics by Mitchell Parish and Irving Mills).

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

• In a Mellow Tone (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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