Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer. The show will highlight the jazz interpretations of. Duke ellington at newport and in the studio in a set of tracks recorded both live and away from the concert but with a really unified feel overall. This edition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian. Tapping ellington and strayhorns nutcracker suite wise music. The nutcracker suite for jazz band peter ilyich tchaikovsky wise. Duke ellingtons such sweet thunder shakespeare and jazz. Find album credit information for the nutcracker suite duke ellington on allmusic. It juxtaposes two versions of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite on the same disc. Gottlieb at the aquarium in new york, between 19461948. The tchaikovskys nutcracker suite rearranged by duke ellington and billy strayhorn duke ellington and his orchestra. Dukes group here is in fine fine form with key late 50s players who include johnny hodges on alto, paul gonsalves. As orchestrators and harmonists, ellington and strayhorn found inspiration in debussy and ravel. The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia.
Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by tchaikovsky, arranged by ellington and billy strayhorn. Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of dukes orchestra expressed. Duke ellington presents the nutcracker suite youtube. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Read more what is a hindu temple service like youtube. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognised as one of duke ellington s most important albums of the. View the duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite schedule just above and click the ticket icon to see our big selection of tickets. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In their own unique style, the two composers remake tchaikovskys nutcracker suite. Composer billy strayhorn takes center stage alongside jazz legend duke ellington.
Duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite could be coming to a city near you. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite. The marquee at the apollo advertises duke ellingtons nutcracker suite december 11, 2014 in new york. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This album paired two multimovement compositions created collaboratively by duke ellington and billy strayhorn. Duke ellington three suites nutcracker, peer gynt, suite thursday remastered 1990. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky duke. One of duke ellingtons most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite rtv slovenia symphony orchestra duration. When ellington signs a record contract in 1960, he teams up with fellow musician billy strayhorn, and the two composers create a new spin on tchaikovskys nutcracker suite. Stratemanns duke ellington day by day and film by film, mark tucker.
Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of dukes. In 1960 duke ellington and billy strayhorn reinvented peter ilyich tchaikovskys holiday ballet classic, the nutcracker suite, as a jazzy, brassy. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza and don tate. Peer gynt suites nos 1 and 2 and ellingtonstrayhorn. Suite thursday when you count it make them 4 suites though. Heres a clever, wellexecuted album with a clever, wellexecuted plan. Lawrence brown, juan tizol, johnny hodges, and harry carney. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite 1960, vinyl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Almost anything by the ellington band is a genuine aural banquet, and this is no exception. Duke ellington arabesque cookie arabian dance youtube. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite at the jazz loft thu dec 07 thu dec 14 location. Duke ellingtons far east suite has never enjoyed the accolades lauded upon some of the maestros other major works.
Ccm jazz and musical theatre present duke ellingtons nutcracker. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite vinyl mp3 album. A number of the dukes original members of his 19381941 band performed on the recording including. Its been 60 years since duke ellington recorded such sweet thunder, a jazz suite based on shakespeares plays. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by. The nutcracker suite duke ellington credits allmusic. The nutcracker suite album overture duke ellington.
This book tells in storyform how duke ellington was inspired to take tchaikovskys nutcracker suite and write it for jazz. Far east, it seems, was left behind that may be due to its dated orientalism. The jazz loft big band will perform duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker suite. In 1960 duke ellington and billy strayhorn reinvented tchaikovskys holiday ballet classic as a jazzy, brassy melting pot of musical styles past and present.
Just wrapping up my upload of duke s rendition of the nutcracker suite. Duke ellington sugar rum cherry dance of the sugarplum fairy by masterxelpud. It was recorded in 1966, a strange few years when jazz was looking to other cultures for inspiration but not embracing ethnic. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognised as one of duke ellingtons most important albums of the 1960s. Ellingtons band memebers were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. Duke ellingtons nutcracker baltimore symphony orchestra.
Peanut brittle brigade march this is one of the fine examples of the full ellington band turning a foursided march theme into a great jazz performance. The nutcracker suite 2011 duke ellington 2009 the duke ellington anthology, vol. Ellington s band memebers were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite once upon a masterpiece. The nutcracker suite interpreted by duke ellington and billy strayhorn. Its 1960 and jazz fans cant get enough of duke ellington and his big band. The principal aim of this site is to provide as full an online discography of the recorded works of duke ellington as possible. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite its a challenge to transform the nutcracker suites romantic orchestra into jumpin jazz melodies, but thats exactly what duke ellington and his collaborator, billy strayhorn, did. And this is the last of the nutcracker suite i do not intend to stick the other 2 suites up as of the moment, as the first is the best. Duke ellington short bio long bio news works performances discography photos listen edward k.
Its a challenge to transform the nutcracker suites romantic orchestra into jumpin jazz melodies, but thats exactly what duke ellington and his collaborator, billy strayhorn, did. Such sweet thunder such sweet thunder combines two master artists. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz. In 1960 duke ellington and his orchestra recorded an album for the columbia label titled swinging suites by edward e. This site is a reliable source for cheap duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets. Buy cheap duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets online 247 right here.
Eager to create fresh, new tunes, duke and his bestfriend and collaborator, billy strayhorn, decide to reinvent a holiday tradition. Anna harwell celenza duke ellingtons nutcracker suite. Come and enjoy the classic nutcracker tale set to the jazz music of duke ellington. Featuring brand new choreography from dcbased dance troupe step afrika. Its a challenge to transform the nutcracker suite s romantic orchestra into jumpin jazz melodies, but thats exactly what duke ellington and his collaborator, billy strayhorn, did. Ellingtons band is not keen on tackling it, but he is not dissuaded. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognised as one of duke ellingtons most important albums of the. Duke ellington dance of the floreadores waltz of the. Relatively late in his career, ellington decided to release an album devoted to orchestrations of other composers and chose tchaikovskys nutcracker suite not exactly a safe choice, since many consider tchaikovsky one of the great orchestrators. Nutcracker suite limitededition jetzt portofrei fur 27,99 euro kaufen. Bigband duke ellington 1960 three suites nutcracker. The baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Nutcracker suite songs i have a considerable number of ellington recordings, but.
It is one of my most favorite programs by duke ellington. This authentic edition of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, as arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian institutions national museum of american history. Black, brown and beige and such sweet thunder are in the ellington canon. Eleven songs are linked to shakespearean characters like othello and lady macbeth, and the final number is a tribute to shakespeare himself. Duke ellington and his orchestra, billy strayhorn the. After the ensemble, ray nance and jimmy hamilton take solos, and there is a piano solo, one of the few in this suite. Duke ellington and his orchestra, 1960, stereo, an album by duke ellington on spotify. The classical masterpiece is a holiday favorite and tinkering with something so well known is a bit risky. Composer billy strayhorn takes center stage alongside jazz legend duke ellington in this dynamic picture book account of the composition and recording of their reimagined nutcracker suite. Inspired by tchaikovskys infamous suite, this nutcracker is unlike any youve seen before. Vocalist danny bacher will join the band on other holiday music. The musical performance will take place december, 14, 2014 at the apollo.
Find last minute and sold out duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets along with vip seating at very low prices for all 2020 events. The bso will delight the entire family with the peanut brittle brigade and dance of the floreadors and a few old favorites too. Ellingtons band members were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. Ellingtons remarkable adaptation of the nutcracker suite is brought to life by ccm jazz with stunning choreography from ccm musical. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite 1960. Writing it was easy, it was finished in less than three months, but convincing the musicians of the idea was another matter. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite episode 1 on this podcast i do a side by side comparison between the original by tchaikovsky and the ellingtonstrayhorn version.
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