Originally released by UK label Black Lion specialized in rare gems from US Jazz and Blues legends, this recorded document is a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the music. Reissued by ORG Music with ultimate audiophile production standards with Steve Hoffman and Bernie Grundman at the helm, resulting in truly spectacular preservation of the original sound.

• Limited Edition
• Black Lion Essential Reissue Series
• Audiophile 180 Gram Vinyl
• Cut by Chris Bellman
• Mastered from Original Stereo Master Tapes
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• EQ Notes and Curation by Steve Hoffman & Bernie Grundman!
• Exclusive cover artwork

Originally released by the UK label Black Lion, an imprint that specialized in resurrecting rare gems from US jazz and blues legends, this recorded document is a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the music. Reissued by ORG Music, this historical reissue is afforded the ultimate in audiophile production standards, resulting in sonics and presentation befitting the museum-like worth of this record’s existence.

Mastered from the original master tapes at Bernie Grundman Studios by Chris Bellman and pressed at Pallas, the 180g LP was curated by legendary engineer Steve Hoffman and eq’d by Grundman himself. A better team you cannot find; every step involved serious quality-control measures to guarantee gorgeous sound. The superb vinyl jacket features exclusive artwork. Indeed, this is what being a collector is all about. This reissue preserves vital music that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Consider it a buried treasure that, miraculously, has resurfaced in better condition than that when it was originally made.

Age never slowed Duke Ellington. Recorded at four different sessions in 1962 at Bell Studio in 1962, The Feeling of Jazz is one of the rarest titles America’s greatest composer ever released, and contains both never-before-heard originals as well as reinterpretations of Ellington classics. Performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, which included players such as Paul Gonsalves, Johnny Hodges, Harold Baker, and Jimmy Hamilton, the material contains a wealth of spot-on solos and stop-on-a-dime changes.

Musicians:

Duke Ellington, piano
Ray Nance, vocals, trumpet, cornet, violin
Russell Procope, alto saxophone, clarinet
Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone
Jimmy Hamilton, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Paul Gonsalves, tenor saxophone
Harry Carney, baritone saxophone, clarinet
Cat Anderson, trumpet
Bill Berry, trumpet
Harold Baker, trumpet
Roy Burrowes, trumpet
Lawrence Brown, trombone
Chuck Connors, trombone
Leon Cox, trombone
Buster Cooper, trombone
Aaron Bell, bass
Sam Woodyard, drums

Track Listing:

Side A
01. Taffy Twist
02. Flirtbird
03. Smada
04. What Am I Here For
05. Take the 'A' Train

Side B
06. I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
07. Boo-Dah
08. Black and Tan Fantasy
09. The Feeling of Jazz
10. Jump for Joy
11. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart/Don't Get Around Much Anymore