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Title: As brilliant an intro to Duke as you'll ever find
Review: More so than any other album I've ever listened to of Duke's music, this was the one that got me hook, line and sinker. In short, a masterpiece in any era. Comparable to Miles' "Kind of Blue" in terms of it's profound impact on my listening tastes. Complex, soulful, and swinging, this is Jazz at it's liveliest and most accessible. Even if it didn't include the now famous 27 chorus recital of Paul Gonsalves on Diminuendo in Blue, the CD would nevertheless warrant must-have status for the too numerous to mention standout performances from everyone in the band. Think you've heard the blues? Not until you've heard Johnny Hodges' Newport rendition of Jeeps Blues. Highly, highly recommended!
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