Impulsively Ellington!: A Tribute to Duke Ellington (1999)

About this title: Impulsively Ellington is a thoroughly stimulating compilation of Impulse artists covering the greatest composer in jazz history. Ellington may have written countless songs that became standards, but he never played it easy (unlike so many covers of his best material). That's why this adventurous collection works. None of the artists -- Milt Jackson, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Charles Mingus, Ben Webster, Lionel Hampton, Yuself Lateef and Archie Shepp -- take it easy; even when they play fairly traditionally, there's a sense of exploration, excitement and love in their interpretations. ... read more

Tracks:

1. Cotton Tail [Ellington]
2. Paris Blues [Ellington]
3. Caravan [Ellington/Mills/Tiz]
4. Chocolate Shake [Ellington/Webster]
5. Satin Doll [Ellington/Mercer/St]
6. Action in Alexandria [Ellington]
7. Blue Piano [Ellington/Katz/Robe]
8. Duke's Place [Ellington/Katz/Thie]
9. Mood Indigo [Bigard/Ellington/Mi]
10. Main Stem [Ellington]
11. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart/Don't Get Around Much Anymore [Ellington/Mills/Nem]
12. Rockin' in Rhythm [Carney/Ellington/Mi]
13. Caravan [Ellington/Mills/Tiz]
14. Cotton Tail [Ellington]
15. Paris Blues [Ellington]
16. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me [Ellington/Russell]
17. In a Mellow Tone [Ellington/Gabler]
18. Ring Dem Bells [Ellington/Mills]
19. Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool [Baker/Ellington]
20. Warm Fire [Ellington]
21. Fantazm [Ellington]
22. Mood Indigo [Bigard/Ellington/Mi]
23. Prelude to a Kiss [Ellington/Gordon/Mi]
24. Single Petal of a Rose [Ellington]
25. Cotton Tail [Ellington]
26. Black and Tan Fantasy [Ellington/Miley]
27. Island Virgin [Ellington/Strayhorn]
28. In a Sentimental Mood [Ellington/Kurtz/Mil]

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