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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 contais 12 tracks, which include the pop sounds of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

Track listing:
1. “Midnight Indigo” Duke Ellington 2:26
2. “I’m Beginning to See the Light” Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, Harry James 5:03
3. “Bli Blip” Duke Ellington, Sid Kuller 4:16
4. “Fleurette Africaine” Duke Ellington 3:32
5. “Prelude to a Kiss” Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills 3:52
6. “Caravan” Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol 4:29
7. “Solitude” Eddie DeLange, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills 4:20
8. “Mood Indigo” Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills 4:28
9. “Night Creature: Fast” Duke Ellington 4:16
10. “Night Creature: Andante misterioso” Duke Ellington 7:29
11. “Night Creature: Moderato – Faster Swing – Moderato” Duke Ellington 3:53
12. “Come Sunday” Duke Ellington 4:09

Personnel:
Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals
Bobby Watson – alto saxophone
Charles McPherson – alto saxophone
Ira Coleman – bass
Jeff Hamilton – drum
Cyro Baptista – percussion
Cyrus Chestnut – piano
Steve Turre – trombone
Wynton Marsalis – trumpet
Hassan Hakmoun – vocals, percussion, gimbra
John Mauceri – conductor

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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)
Length: 52:13
Label: Philips 446 717–2
Producer: Robert Sadin