Bandleader, composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Episode 309, featuring the CD 10 Duke + 6 Originals, with solo recordings by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, and five pieces from the CD Reflections Of Duke by HOT (Het Orgel Trio) & Brass.
Steve Lacy’s recordings were made at a concert at the legendary Egg Farm in Fukaya, Japan, on 15 October 2000. The HOT (Het Orgel Trio) & Brass CD was recorded in October 2019 at the Antonius van Paduakerk in Nijmegen, featuring organist Berry van Berkum, clarinettist Steven Kamperman and bassist Dion Nijland. In most cases, the trio is joined by Ellington specialist Joost Buis on trombone and trumpeter Ruben Drenth.
Playlist
- In a Mellow Tone
- The Mooche
- Morning Glory
- Prelude To a Kiss
- Portrait of Bert Williams
- Azure
- Cottontail
- In a Sentimental Mood
- Koko
- To the Bitter
- Jubilee Stomp
- T.G.T.T. (Too Good To Title)
- The Mooche
- Rockin’ In Rhythm
- Black and Tan Fantasy
Sources
- Steve Lacy: 10 Of Dukes + 6 Originals (Senators Records SEN-01)
- HOT (Het Orgel Trio) & Brass: Reflections of Duke (ZenneZ Records ZR2009010)
