Arne Domnérus, Knud Jørgensen ‎– Duke's Melody

Arne Domnérus, Knud Jörgensen – Duke's Melody

Released in 1981 on the Swedish audiophile label Phontastic, Duke's Melody is a superb tribute to Duke Ellington from two giants of Scandinavian jazz - alto saxophonist Arne Domnérus and pianist Knud Jörgensen. Renowned for their pristine recording quality, Phontastic captured this session with the kind of warmth and clarity that has made the label a favourite among audiophile collectors.

Backed by bassist Arne Wilhelmsson and drummer Rune Carlsson, Domnérus and Jörgensen bring a relaxed, swinging elegance to Ellington standards including In A Mellotone and I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good), with Domnérus's rich, singing alto tone perfectly complementing Jörgensen's sophisticated piano work. The lesser-known Drop Me Off At Harlem and The Brown Skin Gal round out a set that balances familiar favourites with deeper cuts from the Ellington songbook.

A beautifully recorded slice of European Ellingtonia, Duke's Melody is essential listening for fans of Scandinavian jazz, saxophone-led combos, and audiophile-grade vinyl pressings.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Black Beauty – 4:10
2. In A Mellotone – 6:00
3. Drop Me Off At Harlem – 5:35

Side B

1. Everything But You – 7:20
2. I Got It Bad – 7:30
3. The Brown Skin Gal – 4:45