Prelude to a Kiss: The Duke Ellington Album

Prelude to a Kiss: The Duke Ellington Album
Prelude to a Kiss: The Duke Ellington Album
Studio album by Dee Dee Bridgewater
Released	October 8, 1996
Recorded	February 3 & 8 and May 6 & 7, 1996
Studio	Paramount (Los Angeles); Ocean Way (Hollywood); Hit Factory (New York); Sony (New York); Bass Hit (New York); Right Track (New York);
Genre	Vocal jazz
Length	52:13
Label	Philips 446 717–2
Producer	Robert Sadin
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Prelude to a Kiss: The Duke Ellington Album is a studio album by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, recorded in tribute to Duke Ellington. The album was released on October 8, 1996, by Philips Records label. The album title was borrowed from the Ellington's tune. The release contains 12 tracks, which include the pop sounds of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.