For Ellington

1988 studio album by Modern Jazz Quartet

For Ellington is a tribute album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1988 and released on the East West label.^[2]

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "This is a tribute album that works quite well... The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release".^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated

1. "For Ellington" (John Lewis) - 8:01
2. "Jack the Bear" - 5:04
3. "Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 5:05
4. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 5:45
5. "Ko Ko" - 5:44
6. "Maestro E.K.E." (Milt Jackson) - 5:37
7. "Sepia Panorama" - 5:32
8. "Rockin' in Rhythm" (Harry Carney, Ellington, Mills) - 6:33
9. "Come Sunday" - 4:11

Personnel

• Milt Jackson - vibraphone
• John Lewis - piano
• Percy Heath - bass
• Connie Kay - drums, percussion

References

1. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 1, 2012
2. Modern Jazz Quartet discography accessed June 1, 2012