AMG Review of Falling In Love With Duke Ellington

Stephen Thomas Erlewine
All Music Guide

Falling in Love With Duke Ellington is part of RCA's mid-line Falling in Love With series, which focuses on romantic highlights from classic big-band, swing, and jazz artists. Ellington's volume isn't entirely predictable, which is nice, yet that shouldn't worry casual fans, since each of the title's 15 cuts -- including "In a Sentimental Mood," "Lotus Blossom," "Mood Indigo," "Creole Love Call," and "Solitude" -- sustains a mellow, romantic mood. This record may not really be necessary, but for anyone looking for lovely, romantic music from Ellington, it's not a bad choice at all.