| James Spaulding Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington | ||||
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | December 1 & 2, 1976 | |||
| Studio | Blank Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:45 | |||
| Label | Storyville JS-140 | |||
| Producer | Marty Cann | |||
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James Spaulding Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding featuring compositions by Duke Ellington which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish Storyville label. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Despite being a top altoist and flutist since at least the mid-'60s, when he played with Freddie Hubbard's band, James Spaulding did not get his recording debut as a leader until this 1976 LP. Spaulding, on various flutes, piccolo, soprano and alto, performs eight songs associated with Duke Ellington ... The most unusual aspect of this set is that Avery Brooks (who has a deep baritone that Ellington might have liked) sings four of the eight songs. A sincere tribute". [3]
All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted
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