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: Donald Byrd (featured prominently on "Eldorado"), Joe Shepley. Trombone : Eddie Bert, Julian Priester. Saxophone : Frank Foster, Pepper Adams.

A Chick Corea composition that has become a staple of the Pearson big band repertoire. dukepearsonbigband.baltimore1969.zip

A Cole Porter classic featuring a "lengthy and glorious" baritone sax solo by . Eldorado Features a notable solo by Donald Byrd . Tones For Joan's Bones : Donald Byrd (featured prominently on "Eldorado"), Joe

: Duke Pearson was a pivotal figure at Blue Note Records as a producer and pianist. While his studio big band recordings are well-known, this live set captures a more "relaxed" and expansive side of his arranging style. Key Personnel : Joe Shepley. Trombone : Eddie Bert

A Randy Weston composition; the only known recording of Pearson's arrangement of this track.