Duke Ellington

Blues In Orbit was mostly recorded during one after-midnight session after they had returned from a run of shows in Europe. It presents a Big Band in full swing; there is true synergy at work here that could only come from a group of musicians that expect – and get – the best from each other. Free flowing improvisations and straightforward arrangements show a band that is kicking back, relaxing, and doing it nice 'n' easy.

• 01 Three Js Blues
• 02 Smada
• 03 Pie Eye's Blues
• 04 Sweet & Pungent
• 05 C Jam Blues
• 06 In A Mellow Tone
• 07 Blues In Blueprint
• 08 The Swingers Get The Blues Too
• 09 The Swinger's Jump
• 10 Blues In Orbit
• 11 Villes Ville Is The Place, Man