For Ellington is a tribute album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1988 and released on the East West label.[2]

For Ellington
Studio album by Modern Jazz Quartet
Released	1988
Recorded	February 1–3, 1988 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:32
Label	East West 90926-2
Producer	Nesuhi Ertegun
Modern Jazz Quartet chronology
Three Windows (1987) For Ellington (1988) MJQ & Friends: A 40th Anniversary Celebration (1992-93)
Milt Jackson chronology
Three Windows (1987) For Ellington (1988) Homage to Charlie Parker (1989)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "This is a tribute album that works quite well... The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release".[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Duke Ellington except as indicated

1. "For Ellington" (John Lewis) - 8:01
2. "Jack the Bear" - 5:04
3. "Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 5:05
4. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 5:45
5. "Ko Ko" - 5:44
6. "Maestro E.K.E." (Milt Jackson) - 5:37
7. "Sepia Panorama" - 5:32
8. "Rockin' in Rhythm" (Harry Carney, Ellington, Mills) - 6:33
9. "Come Sunday" - 4:11

Personnel

• Milt Jackson - vibraphone
• John Lewis - piano
• Percy Heath - bass
• Connie Kay - drums, percussion

References