This relase was recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island, July 3, 1958. It served as a tribute to Duke Ellington, with each band playing a set primarily drawn from Ellington’s repertoire. The inspired choice of ‘Jump for Joy’ makes for some of the most magical moments, while ‘Perdido’ provides an extended workout for Desmondand Brubeck.
Tracks
1 Things Ain’t What They Used To Be
2 Jump For Joy
3 Perdido
4 Liberian Suite – Dance No. 3
5 The Duke
6 Flamingo
7 C Jam Blues