In April 1963, “Reprise” label released “Afro-Bossa”, album by Duke Ellington. It was recorded November 29, 1962, December 20, 1962 and January 4 – 5, 1963, at “Fine Studios” in New York.
Personnel:
- Duke Ellington– piano
- Billy Strayhorn– piano
- Johnny Hodges– alto saxophone
- Russell Procope– alto saxophone, clarinet
- Paul Gonsalves– tenor saxophone
- Harry Carney– baritone saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
- Ray Nance– cornet, violin
- Cat Anderson, Roy Burrowes, Cootie Williams– trumpet
- Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper– trombone
- Chuck Connors – bass trombone
- Jimmy Hamilton– clarinet, tenor saxophone
- Ernie Shepard – bass
- Sam Woodyard– drums
Track listing:
:All tracks by Duke Ellington except where noted.
- Afro-Bossa
- Purple Gazelle
- Absinthe – Billy Strayhorn
- Moonbow
- Sempre Amoré
- Caliné – Silk Lace
- Tigress – Billy Strayhorn
- Angu
- Volupté
- Bonga
- Pyramid – Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol
- Eighth Veil – Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
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