Don Sebesky
Band Personnel:
Trumpet and flugelhorn: Tony Kadleck, Brian O'Flaherty, Joe Mosello, Barry Ries (Tim Hagens replaces Barry Ries on tracks 2, 5 and 7)
French horn: Peter Gordon
Trombone and euphonium: Jim Pugh, John Mosca
Bass trombone and euphonium: Alan Raph
Bass trombone, euphonium and tuba: Randy Ardos
Alto and soprano saxophone, clarinet, flute: Andy Fusco, Chuck Wilson
Tenor and soprano saxophone, clarinet: Tom Christensen, Scott Robinson
Baritone saxophone: Kenny Berger
Piano: Jim McNeely
Bass: Dennis Irwin (Ron Carter replaces Dennis Irwin on tracks 2, 5 and 7)
Drums: Dennis Mackrel
Additional soloists:
Phil Woods*, alto saxophone and clarinet
John Pizzarelli, guitar
Tom Harrell, flugelhorn
Bob Brookmeyer, trombone
Tracks:
1. Mood Indigo (Ellington/Bigard/Mills)
2. Creole Love Call (Ellington/Miley/Jackson)*
3. Chelsea Bridge (Strayhorn)
4. Caravan (Ellington/Tizol/Mills)*
5. Warm Valley (Ellington)
6. Take The Coltrane (Ellington)
7. Satin Doll (Ellington/Strayhorn/Mercer)*
8. - 10. Joyful Noise Suite [In 3 Parts] (Sebesky)
Gladly*
Sadly*
Madly*
11. Ko-Ko (Ellington - transcribed from the 1981 RCA recording)
All arrangemens by Don Sebesky (except Ko-Ko)
JOYFUL NOISE (A Tribute To Duke Ellington)
Additional Info
- Leader: Don Sebesky
- Producer: Don Sebesky
- Recording Location: Nola Recording Studios, New York City
- Recording Date: June 23, 24 and 28, 1999