All Too Soon: The Duke Ellington Album (1980)

About this title: The quartet that went by the name "Quadrant" (guitarist Joe Pass, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Mickey Roker) recorded two albums for Pablo; this one has not been reissued on CD yet. For this project, the group plays nine Duke Ellington compositions, Billy Strayhorn's "Take the 'A' Train," and Juan Tizol's "Caravan." The four masterful musicians play up to their potential; the interplay and blend between Jackson and Pass is appealing, and there are a fair share of exciting moments on the respectful and swinging set. Highlights include "Caravan," "Mood Indigo," "Main ... read more

Tracks:

1. Caravan [Ellington/Mills/Tiz]
2. Sophisticated Lady [Ellington/Mills/Par]
3. All Too Soon [Ellington/Sigman]
4. I'm Beginning to See the Light [Ellington/George/Ho]
5. Mood Indigo [Bigard/Ellington/Mi]
6. Solitude [DeLange/Ellington]
7. Take the "A" Train [Strayhorn]
8. Main Stem [Ellington]
9. In a Sentimental Mood [Ellington/Kurtz/Mil]
10. Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' [Ellington/Gaines/St]
11. Rocks in My Bed [Ellington]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.