Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Live At The Opernhaus, Cologne 1969

180-gram gatefold double LP

Original master concert recording from November 10, 1969 previously unreleased, respectively released for the first time in 2016. A release in the WDR The Cologne Broadcasts series produced by Jazz historian Dr. Bernd Hoffmann. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899-May 24, 1974) is the American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than 50 years.

WDR (West German Broadcasting Cologne) is the German public broadcasting institution based in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia with its main office in Cologne. Engineered by Rolf-Dieter Weyer and re-mastered by Dirk Franken. Liner notes by journalist and radio host Karsten Mützelfeldt in English and German.

1. C Jamblues

2. Rockin' In Rhythm

3. 4:30 Blues

4. Take The A-Train

5. Up Jump

6. Satin Doll 05:

7. April In Paris

8. El Gato

9. Black Butterfly

10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

11. Caravan

12. Mood Indigo

13. I'm Beginning To See The Light

14. Sophisticated Lady

15. Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue

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