Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies – Original Broadway Cast Recording (2-LP)
A dazzling tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington, this double album features the original 1981 Broadway cast of Sophisticated Ladies, pressed on the RCA Red Seal label in glorious stereo.
Features:
RCA Red Seal stereo pressing (Catalog No. CBL2-4503)
2-record gatefold set with full cast and production details
Lavish cover art by Tony Walton and photography by Martha Swope
Music directed by Mercer Ellington
Produced by Thomas Z. Shepard
Includes Gregory Hines, Judith Jamison, Phyllis Hyman, Hinton Battle, and more
Tracklist of classic Duke Ellington compositions such as It Don’t Mean a Thing, Mood Indigo, Take the "A" Train, In a Sentimental Mood, Satin Doll, and Sophisticated Lady
Inclusions:
Both LPs in original gatefold sleeve
Extensive liner notes, full cast and song listing
Original Broadway cast photos inside jacket
Bold cover art with stylized dancers and Ellington silhouette
Track Highlights Include:
Take the "A" Train
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
Hit Me With a Hot Note and Watch Me Bounce
Mood Indigo
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Satin Doll
...and over two dozen additional Duke Ellington masterpieces.
Condition:
Gatefold cover in very good condition with light shelf wear and strong color. Vinyl records are pristine with no show of wear.
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