Essentially Ellington: The JLCO Recordings, 1999-2025 by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is a monumental collection that spans over two and a half hours and features 166 tracks, showcasing the orchestra's extraordinary talent and dedication to the jazz tradition. This anthology is a testament to the orchestra's commitment to preserving and performing the works of jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Benny Carter, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, and Mary Lou Williams, among others. The album is a comprehensive journey through the evolution of jazz, with performances that are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by the renowned Wynton Marsalis, delivers inspired interpretations of seminal compositions and arrangements, making this collection a vital addition to any jazz enthusiast's library. The album's extensive tracklist includes classics like "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady," and "Rhapsody in Blue," as well as lesser-known gems that highlight the orchestra's versatility and depth. Essentially Ellington: The JLCO Recordings, 1999-2025 is a celebration of jazz history and a testament to the enduring power of this great American art form.
(C) 2025 Jazz at Lincoln Center, Inc.(P) 2025 Jazz at Lincoln Center, Inc.
Tracks
Launching Pad (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Main Stem (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Mood Indigo (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Never No Lament (Don't Get Around Much Anymore) (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Oclupaca (from Latin American Suite) (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Rockabye River (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Portrait of Louis Armstrong (from New Orleans Suite) (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Sophisticated Lady (1999)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Anitra’s Dance (from Peer Gynt Suite) (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Concerto for Cootie (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Perdido (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
The Mooche (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
The Peanut Vendor (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
The Shepherd (Who Looks Over the Night Flock) (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Star-Crossed Lovers (from Such Sweet Thunder) (2000)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Blue Cellophane (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Blue Feeling (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Pyramid (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Rocks in My Bed (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Rumpus in Richmond (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Almost Cried (from Anatomy of a Murder) (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Tutti For Cootie (2001)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
All Heart (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Raincheck (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Such Sweet Thunder (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Sultry Sunset (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
The Eighth Veil (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Things Ain't What They Used to Be (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Zweet Zursday (2002)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Caravan (2003)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Harlem Airshaft (2003)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
I've Just Seen Her (2003)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Jump For Joy (2003)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Ko-Ko (2003)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Kinda Dukish / Rockin’ In Rhythm (2003)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Bli-Blip (2004)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (2004)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Jack the Bear (2004)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Stompy Jones (2004)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Rhapsody in Blue (2004)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Sugar Rum Cherry (2004)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Happy-Go-Lucky Local (2005)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
I Didn't Know About You (2005)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Isfahan (2005)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Purple Gazelle (2005)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Ring Dem Bells (2005)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
V.I.P.'s Boogie (2005)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
Across the Track Blues (2006)Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
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