The Feeling of Jazz (1996)

About this title: This is an unusual CD. Pianist Harold Danko, tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Jeff Hirshfield perform the same seven songs (in the same order) as Duke Ellington and John Coltrane did during the famous recorded meeting in 1962. These renditions are lengthier than the originals, and there is no attempt to imitate Duke and 'Trane, although their interpretations are purposely hinted at in places. In addition to "In a Sentimental Mood" and "Take the Coltrane," there are revivals of several songs that deserve to become standards: "Big Nick," "Stevie," and the catchy ... read more

Tracks:

1. In a Sentamental Mood [Ellington/Kurtz/Mil]
2. Take the Coltrane [Ellington]
3. Big Nick [Coltrane]
4. Stevie [Ellington]
5. My Little Brown Book [Strayhorn]
6. Angelica [Ellington]
7. The Feeling of Jazz [Ellington/Simon/Tro]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.