The Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings: 1927-1973

~ Release by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: 1927-28
2▶CD: 1928-29
3▶CD: 1929
4▶CD: 1930
5▶CD: 1930-31
6▶CD: 1931-33
7▶CD: 1933-34
8▶CD: 1940
9▶CD: 1940
10▶CD
11▶CD: 1941
12▶CD: 1941
13▶CD: 1941-42
14▶CD
15▶CD
16▶CD
17▶CD: The Seattle Concert
18▶CD: The First Concert of Sacred Music
19▼CD: The Second Sacred Concert
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1Praise God
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Praise God (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:14
2Supreme Being
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Supreme Being (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
11:50
3Heaven
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
lead vocals:
Alice Babs (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
Heaven (on 1968-01-22)
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
publisher:
Tempo Music, Inc. (Duke Ellington’s music publishing company)
4:59
4Something 'Bout Believing
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Something 'Bout Believing (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
8:16
5Almighty God
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
lead vocals:
Alice Babs (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
Almighty God (on 1968-01-22)
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
6:36
6The Shepherd
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
The Shepherd (Who Watches Over the Night Flock) (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
7:13
7It's Freedom
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
It's Freedom (on 1968-01-22)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
13:05
8Meditation
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Meditation (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:14
9The Biggest and Busiest Intersection
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
The Biggest and Busiest Intersection (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:00
10T.G.T.T. (Too Good to Title)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-01-22)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-01-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-01-22)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-01-22)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-01-22)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-01-22)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-01-22) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-01-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-01-22)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-01-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-01-22), Buster Cooper (on 1968-01-22) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-01-22)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-01-22), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-01-22), Money Johnson (on 1968-01-22), Herbie Jones (on 1968-01-22) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-01-22)
lead vocals:
Alice Babs (on 1968-01-22)
recording of:
T.G.T.T. (Too Good to Title) (on 1968-01-22)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
publisher:
Sony ATV Publishing
2:28
11Don't Get Down on Your Knees to Pray Until You Have Forgotten Everyone
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1968-02-19)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1968-02-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1968-02-19)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1968-02-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1968-02-19)
double bass:
Jeff Castleman (on 1968-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Steve Little (on 1968-02-19) and Sam Woodyard (on 1968-02-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1968-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1968-02-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1968-02-19), Buster Cooper (on 1968-02-19) and Benny Green (jazz pianist) (on 1968-02-19)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1968-02-19), Mercer Ellington (on 1968-02-19), Money Johnson (on 1968-02-19), Herbie Jones (on 1968-02-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1968-02-19)
recording of:
Don't Get Down on Your Knees to Pray Until You Have Forgiven Everyone (on 1968-02-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
5:18
20▶CD: The Second Sacred Concert (cont'd) / The Third Sacred Concert
21▶CD: The Far East Suite
22▶CD: The Popular Duke Ellington / The Jazz Piano / The Duke at Tanglewood
23▶CD: The Duke at Tanglewood (cont'd) / ...and His Mother Called Him Bill
24▶CD: ...and His Mother Called Him Bill (cont'd) / Eastbourne Performance

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