Blues for Duke

Blues for Duke is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring selections associated with Duke Ellington, recorded in 1975 and released on the Muse label in 1978.^[1][2]

Blues for Duke
Studio album by Sonny Stitt
Released	1978
Recorded	December 3 & 4, 1975
Studio	Blue Rock Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:07
Label	Muse MR 5129
Producer	Elliot Meadow
Sonny Stitt chronology
Dumpy Mama (1975) Blues for Duke (1978) Forecast: Sonny & Red (1976)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The Bay State Banner wrote that Stitt "sticks mainly to tenor sax, and brings some new approaches and tricks to the always excellent Ellington material he tackles."^[4]

Scott Yanow, in his review for AllMusic, stated: "The rhythm section (pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Billy Higgins) is excellent, and although the results are somewhat predictable (with 'C Jam Blues' and 'Perdido' being the high points), the music on this LP can be enjoyed by bop fans."^[3]

Track listing

1. "C Jam Blues" (Duke Ellington) - 6:07
2. "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" (Ellington, Paul Francis Webster) - 7:58
3. "Perdido" (Juan Tizol, Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder) - 4:45
4. "Blues for Duke" (Sonny Stitt) - 6:59
5. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Ellington, Bob Russell) - 3:45
6. "Satin Doll" (Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Mercer) - 7:43

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Billy Higgins - drums