Duke Ellington Orchestra - From Fargo Live 1940

2026

This night in Fargo became legendary for several reasons: the unlikely consequences of time and place, the personnel, the compositions, and the inspiration that sometimes strikes when it is least expected.
Art Lange

Curater’s note:
I have selected these tracks with the assistance of Art Lange, from the complete recording of Fargo 1940. I followed my knowledge about the great Ellington tunes and the quality of these performances, while Art made a point of lesser known pieces. Our final selection has been approved by the producer, Bernhard “Benne” Vischer.
Werner X. Uehlinger

Sound restoration & Mastering by Michael Brändli