Claude Bolling- A Tone Parallel To Harlem
With this magnificent tribute to Duke Ellington, Claude Bolling has seemingly achieved the impossible; a powerful, blow-by-blow commentary on the very substance of the Ellington achievements. The warmth is present, as is that relaxed, unmistakable swing, and also the solo contributions from the Bolling entourage come so close to the classic creations of the original men. Yes, this is surely a memorable release, never let's up for one instant on the responsibility for recreating, with such exactness, the sounds of the incomparable Duke and his unique company of performers. A distinctly superior act of homage all round... - Ken Rattenbuty.
Tracklist:
- Harlem/A Tone Parallel to Harlem
- Ring Dem Bells
- Things Ain't What They Used to Be/Time's a Wastin
- Creole Love Call
- Drop Me Off in Harlem
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
- Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
- Caravan
- Harlem Air Shaft 1
- Moon Mist 1
- Jungle Traps 1
- Duke on My Mind 1
- Lots O' Fingers 1
- Magenta Haze 1
- Diminuendo in Blue-Blow By Blow/Crescendo
With this magnificent tribute to Duke Ellington, Claude Bolling has seemingly achieved the impossible; a powerful, blow-by-blow commentary on the very substance of the Ellington achievements. The warmth is present, as is that relaxed, unmistakable swing, and also the solo contributions from the Bolling entourage come so close to the classic creations of the original men. Yes, this is surely a memorable release, never let's up for one instant on the responsibility for recreating, with such exactness, the sounds of the incomparable Duke and his unique company of performers. A distinctly superior act of homage all round... - Ken Rattenbuty.
Tracklist:
- Harlem/A Tone Parallel to Harlem
- Ring Dem Bells
- Things Ain't What They Used to Be/Time's a Wastin
- Creole Love Call
- Drop Me Off in Harlem
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
- Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
- Caravan
- Harlem Air Shaft 1
- Moon Mist 1
- Jungle Traps 1
- Duke on My Mind 1
- Lots O' Fingers 1
- Magenta Haze 1
- Diminuendo in Blue-Blow By Blow/Crescendo