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Happy Reunion

Happy Reunion
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Studio album by Duke Ellington
Released 1964
Recorded March 1957 & June 24, 1958
Genre Jazz
Length 33:35
Label Sony
Producer Duke Ellington & Bill Putnam
Duke Ellington chronology
The Cosmic Scene
(1958)
Happy Reunion
(1956-8)
Newport 1958
(1958)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 2.5/5 stars

Happy Reunion is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded in 1956 and 1958 but not released on the Sony label until 1985. The album features two small group sessions led by Ellington and recorded in Chicago.

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars and stated "A particular highlight is hearing Gonsalves play 31 choruses on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" in this setting".

:All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated


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