We Thought About Duke

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Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson states: "predictability isn't a problem on We Thought About Duke, a cerebral post-bop date that trumpeter/flugelhornist Franz Koglmann co-led with alto sax master Lee Konitz. This is definitely one of the more daring Ellington tributes that came out of the '90s. Instead of inundating us with standards that we've heard time and time again ... Koglmann's arrangements have strong classical/chamber music leanings, and his admiration for Gil Evans is evident. For those seeking an Ellington tribute that is adventurous rather than conventional, We Thought About Duke is highly recommended".[3]

1. "Lament for Javanette" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Barney Bigard) – 5:15
2. "Ko Ko" (Ellington) – 4:14
3. "Zweet Zurzday" (Ellington, Strayhorn) – 8:01
4. "Thoughts About Duke I" (Franz Koglmann) – 6:30
5. "Thoughts About Duke II" (Koglmann) – 4:34
6. "Love Is in My Heart" (Ellington) – 5:29
7. "Pyramid" (Juan Tizol) – 5:52
8. "Thoughts About Duke III" (Koglmann) – 4:33
9. "The Mooche" (Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:49
10. "Dirge" (Strayhorn) – 6:08

• Franz Koglmann – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Lee Konitz – alto saxophone (tracks 1-3 & 5-10)
• Tony Coe – clarinet, tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6 & 9)
• Burkhard Stangl – guitar (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6 & 9)
• Klaus Koch – bass (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6 & 9)
• Rudolf Ruschel – trombone (tracks 2, 4, 7, 8 & 10)
• Raoul Herget – tuba (tracks 2, 4, 7, 8 & 10)