Recorded December 19, 1950
“Mood Indigo,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “The Tattooed Bride” and “Solitude” recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studio on Dec. 19, 1950.
Remastered at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes
Recorded on an Ampex 200, using 3M-111 magnetic tape running at 15 inches per second.
Duke was joined for the four originally recorded tracks by a virtuoso supporting cast: Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn (piano). Russell Procope, Paul Gonzalves, Johnnie Hodges, Jimmy Hamilton (saxophone). Nelson Williams, Andrew Ford, Harold Baker, Ray Nance, William Anderson (trumpet). Quentin Jackson, Lawrence Brown, Tyree Glenn (trombone). Mercer Ellington (horn). Sonny Greer (drums). Wendell Marshall (bass). Yvonne Lanauze (vocals).
1. Mood Indigo
2. Sophisticated Lady
3. The Tattooed Bride
4. Solitude
Bonus Tracks
5. Vagabonds
6. Smada
7. Rock Slippin’ At The Blue Note
