For Ellington is a tribute album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1988 and released on the East West label.Modern Jazz Quartet discography accessed June 1, 2012
Reception The Allmusic review stated "This is a tribute album that works quite well... The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 1, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated "For Ellington" (John Lewis) - 8:01 "Jack the Bear" - 5:04 "Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 5:05 "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 5:45 "Ko Ko" - 5:44 "Maestro E.K.E." (Milt Jackson) - 5:37 "Sepia Panorama" - 5:32 "Rockin' in Rhythm" (Harry Carney, Ellington, Mills) - 6:33 "Come Sunday" - 4:11
Personnel Milt Jackson - vibraphone John Lewis - piano Percy Heath - bass Connie Kay - drums, percussion
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