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The Intimate Ellington

The Intimate Ellington
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Studio album by Duke Ellington
Released 1977
Recorded May 23, July 14 & August 29, 1969, June 15, & December 9, 1970, and February 1, 2, May 5, & June 29, 1971.
Genre Jazz
Length 44:49
Label Pablo
Producer Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington chronology
Studio Sessions New York & Chicago, 1965, 1966 & 1971
(1965-71)
The Intimate Ellinton
(1969-71)
Togo Brava Suite
(1971)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 5/5 stars
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide 3/5 stars

The Intimate Ellington is a studio album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington compiled from sessions recorded in 1969, 1970 and 1971, and released on the Pablo label in 1977.

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars and states "Even this late in his life, Duke Ellington had a great deal to say musically and his band continued to rank near the top".


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