Reviews of two Stan Kenton albums from 1956.
Ellington Uptown – Duke Ellington
The greatest album by one of jazz’s greatest musicians.
Grade: A
Masterpieces by Ellington – Duke Ellington
This 1951 recording is one of the first to truly show the capabilities of the album. An exceptional and highly underrated record from one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.
Grade: A
