This is the kind of compilation that drives serious fans of Duke Ellington crazy. The only information provided by the budget label Laserlight about the ten tracks present is that they were recorded in 1966 and 1969, but no personnel list is provided. Not much effort went into checking the song titles; the last track, labeled "The Unknown," is actually "B.P. Blues." Presumably, many of these selections came from either bootleg sources or rejected takes, since obvious sound flaws such as feedback, occasionally sloppy ...
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This is the kind of compilation that drives serious fans of Duke Ellington crazy. The only information provided by the budget label Laserlight about the ten tracks present is that they were recorded in 1966 and 1969, but no personnel list is provided. Not much effort went into checking the song titles; the last track, labeled "The Unknown," is actually "B.P. Blues." Presumably, many of these selections came from either bootleg sources or rejected takes, since obvious sound flaws such as feedback, occasionally sloppy ensembles, and poor balance would have caused the bandleader to reject many of them. While true Ellington enthusiasts will be able to identify the presence of Johnny Hodges, Cat Anderson, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, and Harry Carney (though the pianist does introduce some of the featured soloists), this CD is of borderline interest at best to collectors of Duke Ellington. ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi
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Add this copy of Things Ain't What They Used to to cart. $3.24, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Laserlight.
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Add this copy of Things Ain't What They Used to Be to cart. $3.49, very good condition, Sold by Movie Surplus rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mobile, AL, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by LRC Records.
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Ellington; Ellington/Kurtz/Mil; Ellington/Mercer/St; Ellington/Mills; Ellington/Mills/Par; Ellington/Mills/Tiz;... Very Good. Used-Very Good Condition. Case and disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork and liner notes when applicable.
Add this copy of Things Ain't What They Used to to cart. $3.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Laserlight.
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Add this copy of Things Ain't What They Used to Be to cart. $6.29, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by LRC Records.
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Add this copy of Things Ain't What They Used to Be to cart. $8.49, good condition, Sold by Music Fiendz rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from South Hackensack, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Delta.
