Paul Gormley, Leader/ Bass
Sam Most, Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Clarinet
Larry Koonse, Guitar
Paul Kreibich, Drums

"Provides an evening's entertainment or an afternoon's in-depth study of how it's supposed to be...This is music for the soul."
- Jim Santella, LA JAZZ SCENE    read full review

From the time he made his first recordings in 1924, Duke Ellington left a trailblazing path of recorded gems that will continue to provide an avenue of inspiration to succeeding generations of jazz musicians. A portion of the credit for all these accomplishments should be shared with various Ellington band members and, especially, Billy Strayhorn, an extravagantly gifted composer, arranger, and pianist who, for years, worked with Ellington as an employee, collaborator, and friend. Naturally, this CD includes a pair of Strayhorn masterpieces.

Read the complete CD Notes by Floyd Levin

Recorded February 18 ­ 20, 2003
Talking Dog Studio "A" San Pedro, CA
- using the Roland 2480 Digital Studio Workstation.
Produced & Mixed by Paul Gormley
Tracked by Bob Muenckler
Mastered by Ron Boustead at Precision Mastering
CD design by Stacey Stanley

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