The Pianist is a studio album by the American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington, compiled from sessions in 1966 and 1970, and released on the Fantasy Records label in 1974.[1] Tracks one through seven were recorded at RCA Studio A in New York, New York on July 18, 1966. Tracks eight through ten were recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 1970.
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Duke Ellington had so many talents (composer, arranger, bandleader, personality) that his skills as a pianist could easily be overlooked. Fortunately he did record a fair amount of trio albums through the years so there is plenty of evidence as to his unique style which was both modern and traditional at the same time".[2]
All music is composed by Duke Ellington.
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| 1. | "Don Juan" | 2:36 |
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| 2. | "Slow Blues" | 4:00 |
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| 3. | "Looking Glass" | 2:55 |
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| 4. | "The Shepherd [Take 1]" | 5:50 |
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| 5. | "The Shepherd" [Take 2]" | 6:35 |
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| 6. | "Tap Dancer's Blues" | 2:53 |
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| 7. | "Sam Woodyard's Blues" | 6:37 |
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| 8. | "Duck Amok" | 3:43 |
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| 9. | "Never Stop Remembering Bill" | 4:29 |
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| 10. | "Fat Mess" | 2:58 |
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