Ellington Dynasty by Audible Art Chicago

ELLINGTON DYNASTY led by drummer Greg Sergo played many a rare Ellington or Strayhorn composition. The musicians in ELLINGTON DYNASTY are Chicago legends. At this writing only bassist Dan Shapera is still with us. I, Dave Freeman, did not record or produce these recordings. They were sent to me for airplay on my ALL CHICAGO JAZZ radio show on WDCB 90.9 FM . These are all legendary musicians. The music is too good to never see the light of day.
ELLINGTON DYNASTY is was
GREG SERGO drums
Dan Shapera bass
JOE JOHNSON piano,
JOHN WATSON trombone
STEVE JENSEN trumpet
RON DEWAR tenor sax
RON KOLBER baritone, alto and soprano sax.
DONALD GREEN vocals.
I am making these recordings available with the permission of Greg's wife Jazz Singer LIBBY YORK. I have yet to find contact info for any of Greg's 3 children. If anyone is in touch with them please ask them to email me.

Tracklist

1.	Ballad Medley / Solitude / Chelsea Bridge / Sophisticated Lady / Day Dream / All Too Soon	12:26
2.	Cottontail	10:30

3.	Delta Serenade	6:17
4.	That's the Blues Old Man	4:51
5.	I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart.	9:25

6.	The Mooche	8:58

7.	Just Squeeze Me	5:43
8.	Sepia Panorama	4:20
9.	Black & Tan Fantasy	7:00

Credits

released January 31, 2026

ELLINGTON DYNASTY is was
GREG SERGO drums
DAN SHAPERA bass
JOE JOHNSON piano,
JOHN WATSON trombone
STEVE JENSEN trumpet
RON DEWAR tenor sax
RON KOLBER baritone, alto and soprano sax.
DONALD GREEN vocals

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