The Far East Suite

Album by Duke Ellington

"The Far East Suite" by Duke Ellington is a jazz album that features compositions inspired by Ellington's tour of the Middle East and Asia. The album blends traditional jazz elements with influences from the regions visited during the tour.
First released: 1967

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Tourist Point of View
    5:17
  2. 2.
    Bluebird of Delhi (Mynah)
    3:17
  3. 3.
    Isfahan
    4:10
  4. 4.
    Depk
    2:54
  5. 5.
    Mount Harissa
    7:45
  6. 6.
    Blue Pepper (Far East of the Blues)
    3:05
  7. 7.
    Agra
    2:40
  8. 8.
    Amad
    4:31
  9. 9.
    Ad Lib on Nippon
    11:35
  10. 10.
    Tourist Point of View (alternate take)
    5:21
  11. 11.
    Amad (alternate take)
    4:16
  12. 12.
    Bluebird of Delhi (Mynah) (alternate take 1)
    3:18
  13. 13.
    Bluebird of Delhi (Mynah) (alternate take 2)
    3:24
  14. 14.
    Isfahan (alternate take)
    4:20
  15. 15.
    Depk (alternate take)
    2:49
  16. 16.
    Mount Harissa (alternate take)
    8:47

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