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First Annual Tour of the Pacific Northwest, Spring 1952

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
First Annual Tour of the Pacific Northwest, Spring 1952

Recorded at four venues during Duke Ellington’s first annual tour of the Pacific Northwest in 1952, these songs bring listeners to the ballrooms and armories of Oregon and Washington, where the legendary Ellington and his band had been hired to play for dancers.

Track Listing

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Take the "A" Train Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 05:19  
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102
Fancy Dan Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 05:24  
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103
Time on My Hands Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 05:03  
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104
On the Sunny Side of the Street Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 03:31  
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105
Tea For Two Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 03:42  
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106
Blue Skies (Trumpet(s) No End) Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 02:40  
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201
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 06:53  
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202
Lady of the Lavender Mist Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 03:20  
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203
How High the Moon Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 06:20  
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204
The Tattooed Bride (Aberdeen) Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 06:31  
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205
Love You Madly Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 03:21  
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301
Bensonality Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 03:09  
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302
Don't Worry 'Bout Me Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 04:34  
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303
Deep Purple Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 03:51  
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304
Caravan Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 04:35  
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305
Cottontail Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 04:14  
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306
Solitude Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 04:55  
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401
C Jam Blues (Duke's Place) Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 04:48  
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402
Happy Birthday Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:39  
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403
Sophisticated Lady Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 06:44  
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404
Chelsea Bridge Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 04:50  
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405
Mood Indigo Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 06:28