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For a Greatest Hits Compilation, very good picks

Jason Decristofaro | Asheville, NC | 05/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Duke Ellington's work cannot possibly be summed up in one CD. Even his most important and influential work could barely make up a three CD collection. When I was beginning to get interested in Jazz, though, I wanted an album that, for a low price, would best represent what he has done for the world of jazz and music in the twentieth century. Well, this album more then achieved that. If you could only have 10 of the Duke's songs, then these would be the ones to have. C Jam Blues, I'm Beginning to See the Light, and Perdido are something every musician and music lover should hear. I strongly recommend this album, cuz' its muy perfecto!"

Correction to track listing for cassette - Not bad for what

Charles - Music Lover | Phoenix, AZ, USA | 07/06/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a budget-priced reissue of numbers highly associated with Duke Ellington. It's one of those cheapo-reissues: No notes, no production information, short program. At an inexpensive price, it is not bad for what it is, but know what it is before you buy.



If you buy the cassette version, note that the tape only includes the first eight songs listed in the "Track Listing" above. The cassette program excludes songs 9 and 10."