Armstrong / Ellington / The Great Summit

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Satchmo and The Duke were each in the midst of revitalized careers that soared higher than their youthful glory when they joined forces to record “The Great Summit” in 1961. Both had been unparalleled legends for nearly 30 years, and it’s surprising they didn’t record together more. But their styles were so different. Ellington was the epitome of sophistication and elegance in jazz. Armstrong, on the other hand, was the earthy pulse of the people. Each had an incessant creativity and vitality that could only be matched by the other. All stylistic differences aside, few musicians on earth had their sense of swingin’ rhythm. This reissue remains a musical feast for the ears, with Louie putting his own touch on the music, while Duke performs his greatest hits! You’ll be blown away by “Mood Indigo,” “Black and Tan Fantasy,” “The Mooch,” “In a Mellow Tone,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got that Swing),” and many more.