Claude Bolling brings back
Duke Ellington's classic "Black, Brown and Beige" on this enjoyable CD. Since
Ellington's three-part suite did not feature extensive solos by his unique sidemen,
Bolling is able to hint at their presence in his adaptation of
Ellington's arrangements for the big band. Forgiving a slightly cutesy interpretation of "Sugar Hill Penthouse," this is a fine re-creation of a much-neglected work. ~ Scott Yanow