At Newport – Duke Ellington And The Buck Clayton All-Stars* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Few live recordings capture the spirit of jazz as vividly as ‘At Newport’ by Duke Ellington And The Buck Clayton All-Stars. This album isn’t just a documentation of a concert—it’s a dynamic meeting of two jazz giants at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival, where boundaries blur and inspiration flows freely. Duke Ellington, already an architect of jazz’s golden age, joins forces with trumpeter Buck Clayton and his stellar ensemble, igniting a set brimming with invention and swing. The interplay between Ellington’s elegant piano voicings and Clayton’s robust trumpet lines sets the stage for both subtle exchanges and explosive solos. Each musician steps forward with confidence, feeding off the festival’s palpable excitement and the audience’s enthusiasm. The recording’s spontaneous energy and intricate group dynamics reveal jazz’s essence: risk, communication, and unrepeatable moments of brilliance. For collectors and newcomers alike, ‘At Newport’ offers a front-row seat to jazz at its most alive—where tradition and innovation dance together under the open sky. This album is a vital piece for anyone who cherishes the living, breathing magic of historic jazz performance.

Track List:
A1 – Take The “A” Train – 4:15
A2 – Sophisticated Lady – 3:51
A3 – I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good – 3:32
A4 – Skin Deep – 9:17
B1 – You Can Depend On Me – 7:53
B2 – Newport Jump – 5:42
B3 – In A Mellotone – 8:06