Harle understands both the jazz and classical traditions, and is brilliant at getting musicians of different backgrounds to work creatively together. All that makes Shadow of the Duke a completely different kind of tribute album.
Caravan (6.21) - Ellington/Mills, arr. John Harle Frank Ricotti, (Vibraphone,) Mike Henry, (Vocals.) Sucrier Velours (4.47) - Ellington/Strayhorn, arr. John Harle and Steve Lodder. The Mooche (5.52) - Ellington, arr. John Harle Paul Jones, (Harmonica) Derek Watkins, (Trumpet,) Terry Edwards, (Voice)
Sultry Sunset (4.20) - Ellington/Strayhorn arr, John Harle and Richard Rodney Bennett. Richard Rodney Bennett, (Piano).
Minniehaha (4.25) - Ellington, arr. Anne Dudley. Sarah Leonard, (Vocals.)
Isfahan (6.34) - Ellington/Strayhorn, arr. Richard Rodney Bennett. Richard Rodney Bennett, (Piano.)
Sonnet for Caesar (4.34) - Ellington/Strayhorn, arr. John Harle. Star-Crossed Lovers (3.55) - Ellington/Strayhorn, arr John Harle and Richard Rodney Bennett. Richard Rodney Bennett, (Piano.)
In a Mellotone (5.14) - Ellington/Gabler, arr. Stan Tracey. Stan Tracey, (Piano,) Henry Lowther, (Trumpet.)
The Shadow of the Duke (4.59) - Harle. Sarah Leonard, (Vocals) Richard Rodney Bennett, (Piano.)