Duke with a Difference

Duke with a Difference is an album by American jazz trumpeter Clark Terry featuring tracks recorded in 1957 for the Riverside label.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating:

Track listing

All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated

1. "C Jam Blues" (Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington) – 3:06
2. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz) – 2:58
3. "Cotton Tail" – 6:56
4. "Just Squeeze Me" – 6:17
5. "Mood Indigo" (Bigard, Ellington) – 6:57
6. "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) – 3:31
7. "In a Mellow Tone" – 5:09
8. "Come Sunday" – 3:34

• Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City on July 29 (tracks 2 & 8) and September 6 (tracks 1 & 3–7), 1957

Musicians

• Clark Terry – trumpet (all), arranger (tracks 1 & 3–7)
• Quentin Jackson (tracks 2 & 8), Britt Woodman (tracks 1 & 3–7) – trombone
• Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8)
• Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3–7)
• Tyree Glenn – vibraphone, trombone (tracks 1 & 3–7)
• Billy Strayhorn – piano (tracks 2 & 8), arranger (tracks 2 & 8)
• Luther Henderson – celeste (track 2)
• Jimmy Woode – bass (all)
• Sam Woodyard – drums (all)
• Marian Bruce – vocals (track 2)
• Mercer Ellington – arranger (tracks 2 & 8)

Production personnel

• Producer and liner notes – Orrin Keepnews
• Engineer – Jack Higgins (tracks 2 & 8)
• Engineer – Jack Matthewes (tracks 1, 3–7)
• Cover photo – Paul Weller
• Cover design – Paul Bacon

References