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Happy Reunion

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Happy Reunion
Studio album by
Released1985
RecordedMarch 19, 1956 & June 24, 1958
StudioUniversal Studios, Chicago
GenreJazz
Length33:35
LabelDoctor Jazz
FW 40030
ProducerDuke Ellington & Bill Putnam
Duke Ellington chronology
The Cosmic Scene
(1958)
Happy Reunion
(1985)
Newport 1958
(1958)

Happy Reunion is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded in 1956 and 1958 but not released on the Doctor Jazz label until 1985.[1] The album features two small group sessions led by Ellington and recorded in Chicago.[2]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[3]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A particular highlight is hearing Gonsalves play 31 choruses on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" in this setting".[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted

  1. "Way Back Blues" (Count Basie) - 3:25
  2. "Where's the Music?" - 3:11
  3. "Rubber Bottom" - 2:48
  4. "Play the Blues and Go" - 4:32
  5. "In a Mellow Tone" [Take 1] (Ellington, Milt Gabler) - 3:14
  6. "In a Mellow Tone" [Take 2] (Ellington, Gabler) - 2:58
  7. "Happy Reunion" [Take 1] - 3:26
  8. "Happy Reunion" [Take 2] - 2:42
  9. "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (The Wailing Interval)" - 7:20
  • Recorded at Universal Studios, Chicago on March 19, 1956 (tracks 1-4) and June 24, 1958 (tracks 5-9).

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Both Sides Now: Doctor Jazz Label Discography, accessed November 26, 2019
  2. ^ Duke Ellington Panorama: Discography, accessed November 26, 2019
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 10, 2010