Ode to Duke Ellington
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| Ode to Duke Ellington | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | December 1973 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | West Wind |
Ode to Duke Ellington is a solo piano album by Abdullah Ibrahim, recorded in 1973.
The album was recorded in December 1973.[1] The material reflects the influence that Duke Ellington had on pianist Abdullah Ibrahim.[1] Ibrahim "improvises impressionistic medleys, sometimes mixing in a few of his themes with Ellington's music."[2]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [1] |
Ode to Duke Ellington was released by West Wind Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that the album was "An interesting and somewhat introspective (if ultimately joyful) recital of reverent music."[2]
