$19.99
Artist: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra featuring Mahalia Jackson
Label: Waxtime / IMT
Format: 180g LP (Spain Import)
Description:
Black, Brown and Beige is a reimagined version of Duke Ellington’s ambitious 1943 suite, originally composed for a Carnegie Hall performance. This 2017 180-gram vinyl reissue features gospel legend Mahalia Jackson on vocals, notably on the poignant "Come Sunday." The album blends big band jazz with spiritual themes, reflecting Ellington's deep engagement with African-American history and culture. This edition includes three bonus tracks, offering a comprehensive experience of this seminal work.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Part I ("Work Song")
A2. Part II ("Come Sunday")
A3. Part III (aka "Light")
Side B
B1. Part IV ("Come Sunday") – Featuring Mahalia Jackson
B2. Part V ("Come Sunday Interlude") – Featuring Ray Nance
B3. Part VI (23rd Psalm) – Featuring Mahalia Jackson
B4. Part IV ("Come Sunday") – Featuring Mahalia Jackson (Bonus Track)
B5. Part V ("Come Sunday Interlude") – Featuring Ray Nance (Bonus Track)
B6. Part VI (23rd Psalm) – Featuring Mahalia Jackson (Bonus Track)