Jazz LP DUKE ELLINGTON COL “Bal Masque” orig 6-eye DG SIGNED by CLARK TERRY

$

50

Artist:  DUKE ELLINGTON and His Orchestra           

Title:  “His Piano and his Orchestra at the Bal Masque”

Label:  COLUMBIA.  Stereo pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Label is red with black text, 6-eye logo with deep groove.  Catalog number is CL 1282.

Year:  1958

NOTE:  This album came from the estate of a gentleman who collected jazz albums for many years, many of which were autographed at performances he attended when the artist(s) appeared at clubs in the Washington, D.C., area.  The owner prized his collection, played them sparingly, and stored them under the best conditions. 

This album was personally signed on the reverse panel by jazz icon CLARK TERRY.

Condition: 

DISC:  Vinyl is gorgeous NM, a beauty!  The playing surface is immaculate, with a high luster, played a small number of times and handled with care.  Plays beautifully with superb fidelity.  Labels are clean and pristine. 

JACKET:  Jacket is nice VG+.   Front panel has ring and surface wear.  Rubbing wear along seams, but no splits.  Reverse has small tear and writing at upper right corner. 

Includes the original vintage COLUMBIA factory inner sleeve in excellent condition.

Track Listing: 

Side One:   

• Alice Blue Gown
• Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
• Got a Date with an Angel
• Poor Butterfly
• Satan Takes a Holiday
• The Peanut Vendor                               

Side Two:

• Satin Doll
• Lady In Red
• Indian Love Call
• The Donkey Serenade
• Gypsy Love Song
• Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Review: 

“One of Duke Ellington's more unusual albums of the '50s, this live session finds the orchestra performing such songs as "Got a Date with an Angel," "The Peanut Vendor," "Indian Love Call" and even "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf."  Amazingly enough the music works quite well, for Ellington and his all-star orchestra manage to transform what could be a set of tired revival swing into superior dance music and swinging jazz.  While certainly not the most essential Ellington record, At the Bal Masque is a surprise success.”

(courtesy Scott Yanow, allmusic.com.)

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