Joya Sherrill Sings Duke
Joya Sherrill Sings Duke is a 1965 album by Joya Sherrill recorded in tribute to the bandleader and composer Duke Ellington. Several members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra accompany Sherrill on the album.[1][2]
| Joya Sherrill Sings Duke | ||||
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| Released | 1965 | |||
| Recorded | January 12 & 20, 1965 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:16 | |||
| Label | 20th Century Fox TFM-3170 | |||
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Reception edit
The album was reviewed for AllMusic by Ken Dryden, who wrote: "Sherrill's confidence singing the twelve gems from the band repertoire allows her to let the timelessness of the music and lyrics speak for itself rather than overembelish the songs". Dryden also praised the solos of Johnny Hodges on "Prelude to a Kiss", Ray Nance on "I'm Beginning to See the Light" and Nance on "Day Dream".[2]
Track listing edit
- "Mood Indigo" (Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 2:17
- "Prelude to a Kiss" (D. Ellington, Irving Gordon, Mills) – 3:49
- "I'm Beginning to See the Light" (D. Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, Harry James) – 1:56
- "Sophisticated Lady" (D. Ellington, Mills, Mitchell Parish) – 2:50
- "Kissing Bug" (Joya Sherrill, Rex Stewart, Billy Strayhorn) – 1:49
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (D. Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Mills) – 2:23
- "Duke's Place" (D. Ellington, Bob Katz, Bob Thiele) – 2:36
- "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" (Mack David, D. Ellington) – 2:51
- "Day Dream" (D. Ellington, John La Touche, Strayhorn) – 3:54
- "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons) – 3:32
- "Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)" (D. Ellington, Lee Gaines) – 2:48
- "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" (Strayhorn) – 2:52
Recorded January 12 (tracks 1–2, 4–7, 10–11) & January 20, 1965 (tracks 3, 8– 9, 12). "I'm Beginning to See the Light" was recorded at both sessions.[3]
Personnel edit
- Joya Sherrill – vocals
- Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone (tracks 1–7, 10–11)
- Ray Nance – trumpet, violin (tracks 3, 8– 9, 12)
- Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–7, 10–11)
- Cootie Williams – trumpet (tracks 1–7, 10–11)
- Ernie Harper (tracks 1–7, 10–11), Billy Strayhorn (tracks 3, 8– 9, 12) – piano
- John Lamb (tracks 1–7, 10–11), Joe Benjamin (tracks 3, 8–9, 12) – double bass
- Sam Woodyard (tracks 1–7, 10–11), Shep Shepherd (tracks 3, 8–9, 12) – drums
- Mercer Ellington – conductor, liner notes
- David Frankel – design
References edit
- ^ "Joya Sherrill – Joya Sherrill Sings Duke at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ a b c Dryden, Ken. "Joya Sherrill Sings Duke Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Lord, Tom. "20th Century-Fox TFM3170: Joya Sherrill Sings Duke: Joya Sherrill Acc By Mercer Ellington's Orchestra". The Jazz Discography. Chilliwack, BC, Canada: Lord Music Reference Inc. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
External links edit
- "Joya Sherrill – Joya Sherrill Sings Duke at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved July 5, 2017.