For Ellington is a tribute album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1988 and released on the East West label.[ Modern Jazz Quartet discography accessed June 1, 2012]
Reception
The
Allmusic review stated "This is a tribute album that works quite well... The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release".
[Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 1, 2012]
Track listing
All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated
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"For Ellington" (John Lewis) - 8:01
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"Jack the Bear" - 5:04
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"Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 5:05
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"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 5:45
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"Ko Ko" - 5:44
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"Maestro E.K.E." (Milt Jackson) - 5:37
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"Sepia Panorama" - 5:32
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"Rockin' in Rhythm" (Harry Carney, Ellington, Mills) - 6:33
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"Come Sunday" - 4:11
Personnel