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Artist: Duke Ellington
Album: Copenhagen 1964
Genre: Big Band, Swing
Label: Storyville Records
Released: 2026
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Tracklist:
01 - Take the 'A' Train 01:27
02 - Medley: Black and Tan Fantasy, The Mooche & Creole Love Call 10:15
03 - Harlem 14:52
04 - Happy Reunion 03:49
05 - Amad 05:21
06 - Agra 02:26
07 - Bluebird of Delhi 03:36
08 - Depk 03:05
09 - Isfahan 04:53
10 - Things Ain't What They Used to Be 03:11
11 - Banquet Scene (from Timon of Athens) 03:08
12 - Skillipoop 04:17
13 - Kinda Dukish and Rockin' in Rhythm 06:19
14 - Jones 02:07
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Personnel:
Duke Ellington - piano
Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Herbie Jones, Roffe Ericsson - trumpet
Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors - trombone
Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry Carney - sax
Ernie Shephard - bass
Sam Woodyard - drums
The legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra takes center stage once more with a remarkable archival release, Copenhagen 1964, capturing the second concert from March 13, 1964, at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Concert Hall. This newly restored and remastered recording spans 14 tracks and 69 minutes of Ellington’s unrivaled artistry, featuring a program that blends iconic classics with inspired new compositions from his recent Far East tour.
This performance finds the Orchestra at the height of its powers: DukeEllington (p), Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Herbie Jones, Roffe Ericson (tp), Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors (tb), Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry Carney (sax), Ernie Shephard (b), and Sam Woodyard (dr). Together, they deliver the vibrancy, humor, and virtuosity that defined Ellington’s live presence in the 1960s.
The concert opens with the iconic Take the ‘A’ Train before a medley of Black and Tan Fantasy, The Mooche, and Creole Love Call. Highlights include the expansive Harlem Suite, the playful exchanges in Happy Reunion, and a suite of compositions from The Impressions of the Far East Suite: Amad, Agra, Blue Bird of Delhi, Depk, and Isfahan. The release continues with selections from Timon of Athens, including Banquet Scene and Skillipoop, and rounds off with Kinda Dukish & Rockin’ in Rhythm, and Jones.
Copenhagen 1964 unveils every nuance of Ellington’s orchestration, from the rich tonal palette of Ellington, Woodyard’s subtle drive, Hodges’ lyrical phrasing, and the brass and reed sections in full expressive bloom.
Henrik Wolsgaard-Iversen, who attended the concert in 1964, recalls:
"This is a gem, musically and Duke-wise, and probably the best restored and remastered live concert by the band in the sixties. (…) … the enthusiasm, the bands virility –listen to the musicians happy comments after some numbers"
Ole Matthiessen, long-time jazz producer and researcher, adds:
"It has been fantastic to study the multifaceted color palette of Ellington and Strayhorn, preparing the music from this inspired concert."
Copenhagen 1964 is a living testament to Ellington’s genius, his connection with European audiences, and the timeless vitality of his orchestra. Every note, every phrase, every swing resonates with the spirit of a master at work, reminding listeners why Duke Ellington remains one of the greatest musical voices of the twentieth century.