Happy Reunion | ||||
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Released | 1985 | |||
Recorded | March 19, 1956, & June 24, 1958 | |||
Studio | Universal, Chicago | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 33:35 | |||
Label | Doctor Jazz | |||
Producer | Duke Ellington & Bill Putnam | |||
Duke Ellington chronology | ||||
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Happy Reunion is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded in 1956 and 1958 but not released until 1985 on the Doctor Jazz label. [1] The album features two small group sessions led by Ellington and recorded in Chicago. [2]
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A particular highlight is hearing Gonsalves play 31 choruses on 'Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue' in this setting." [3]
All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted