Year/Genre: 1950s, Jazz
Matrix #: 62686
Condition: VG+, sounds great; looks good

Cultural Facts:

1. Liberian Suite was commissioned by the government of Liberia to celebrate the nation’s centennial, making it one of Ellington’s rare state-sponsored works.

2. A Tone Parallel to Harlem paints a musical portrait of Harlem life—Ellington called it “a big city on a Sunday morning.”

3. Early performances featured dancers and narrators, showing Ellington’s belief that jazz could function like symphonic storytelling.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $25–$35
VG+: $16–$25
VG: $10–$16
G: $6–$10

11/15/2025 CC