Duke ellington develops the jungle sound ragtime, boogiewoogie, new orleans blues and the harlem renaissance it all went into the rich mix that made up duke. Duke ellington was one of the most influential figures in black music during the last century. If you want to hear more of ellingtons underrated piano playing i strongly recommend piano in the foreground and money jungle. It was recorded on september 17, 1962, and released in february 1963 by united artists jazz. Duke s piano is still a bit nasal but still better than other versions.
Duke ellington develops the jungle sound ragtime, boogiewoogie, new orleans blues and the harlem renaissance it. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This isnt a wild jam session, so whilst there certainly are sparks they are of a more subtle nature. Duke ellington has 120 books on goodreads with 1662 ratings. Mar 16, 2020 duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. Mingus and roach can be heard more clearly, and it actually sounds like decent stereo imaging. The count meets the duke duke ellington orchestracount basie orchestra columbia jazz masterpieces cj 40586 money jungle.
Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. Stratemanns duke ellington day by day and film by film, mark tucker. Books by duke ellington author of music is my mistress. His funeral was attended by over 12,000 people at the cathedral of st. Duke ellingtons most popular book is music is my mistress. Duke ellington, money jungle blue note records, 1962.
The gem of the date is the fragile, somewhat haunting ballad fleurette africaine, where mingus floating bassline and roach s understated drumming add to the mystique of an ellington work that has slowly been gathering steam. The gem of the date is the fragile, somewhat haunting ballad fleurette africaine, where mingus floating bassline and roachs understated drumming add to the mystique of an ellington work that has slowly been gathering steam. Released in february 1963 on united artists catalog no. Money jungle is a studio album by pianist duke ellington with double bassist charles mingus and drummer max roach. His career began in the early 1920s, only coming to a close with his passing in 1974. Duke ellington surprised the jazz world in 1962 with his historic trio session featuring charles mingus and max roach. With a talent as great as ellington s you quickly put your mark on the music. Very well pressed, quiet background, good quality package. Money jungle by duke ellington 8436559466523 cd barnes. Duke ellington composed over 3000 songs, including.
Compelling, cosmopolitan, and organic, this music comes from ellingtons sifting of travel experiences, and it sounds as if he is using his impressions of places and people rather than appropriations of. Duke ellington and his cotton club orchestrawriter. Lp, album, re, 180 blue note, united artists jazz, united artists jazz. Music another of the unique artist permutations created by alan douglas in the early sixties, during his time. Duke ellington piano, composer, charles mingus bass, max roach drums, alan douglas producer, bill schwartau engineer, frank gauna cover design, photography, george wein liner. Duke ellington jazz piano recorded in 1971, the afroeurasian eclipse reads in many ways like a follow up to the 1967 epic far east suite. Listen to your favorite songs from money jungle by duke ellington feat.
Greatest allround musical figure of the 20th century, who achieved monumental status as a composer, bandleader, arranger, and instrumentalist. Release group money jungle by duke ellington with charles. The blantonwebster band rca bluebird 56591rb first time. Indeed, the tension is evident in the albums title track money junglelisten to full mp3.
Centennial collection the birthday sessions duke ellington. Complete your duke ellington charlie mingus max roach collection. Duke ellingtons piano playing is just fantastic hereand his playing tends to get swallowed up in the big band recordings. Additionally, you will be able to find all the titles duke recorded and the names of the writers, and, eventually, the names of all his sidemen and other artists who recorded with him. Duke ellington money jungle vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Lp, album, re, 180 united artists jazz, united artists jazz, blue note b003146101, uajs 15017. Like ellingtons piano in the foreground, money jungle is a trio recording in this case featuring charlie mingus on bass and max roach on drums. Money jungle duke ellington sheet music, music books. Nov 26, 2011 15 videos play all duke ellington, charles mingus, max roach money jungle 1962 full album 2002 cd reissue roy hulland backward country boy blues remastered duration.
Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades. Within 10 days of recording money jungle, duke ellington also made a record of music with john coltrane in a much more traditional style. Money jungle, an album by duke ellington on spotify. Duke ellington money jungle 1962 duke pearson wahoo. Its no wonder that the tension between duke ellington, max roach, and charlie mingus is thick and extremely tangible, permeating this breathtaking 1962 album with passion and. This is by far the best version of money jungle i have heard. Watch the video for jungle nights in harlem from duke ellington s a legend performs, vol. Im really at a loss for words when it comes to this album. Duke ellington and his orchestra midnight in paris 19622015 dxd. Mar 07, 20 this entry was posted in duke ellington, united artists and tagged alan douglas, charles mingus, duke ellington, max roach, united artists by londonjazzcollector. Duke ellington piano, composer, charles mingus bass, max roach drums, alan douglas producer, bill schwartau engineer, frank gauna cover design, photography, george wein liner notes. Artistically the era of swing and of the big bands was dominated by the orchestra of edward duke ellington 1899, the first great composer and selfarranger of jazz music and one of the most prolific in the entire history of music. Duke ellington and johnny hodges back to back play the blues duke ellington.
Duke ellington charlie mingus max roach money jungle. Tuesday wonderland 2006 eddie boyd rattin and running around 19471956 eddie boyd and his blues band, featuring peter green 1967 eddie martin play the blues with feeling 2004. Seeing as this recording followed the money jungle, session it is very likely that ellington told coltrane about the session and maybe even showed him some of the music. As with all discographies, this will always be a work in progress and cannot be. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades born in washington, d. Money jungle is a thunderous opener, a blues that might be classified somewhere between postbop and avantgarde. Duke ellington money jungle jdisc online jazz discography. Money jungle by duke ellington charlie mingus max roach. It is not typical duke ellington, but if you get it, it is one of those albums you need to own.
Jan 01, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from money jungle by duke ellington feat. Shop 47 records for sale for album money jungle by duke ellington on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Trombone, double bass, drum set, guitar, big band intermediate digital download by duke ellington, bubber miley. Duke ellingtoncharles mingusmax roach money jungle 1962. Duke ellington and his cotton club orchestra writer.
The principal aim of this site is to provide as full an online discography of the recorded works of duke ellington as possible. Not in a mood to simply rework older compositions, the bulk of the lp focused on music he wrote specifically for the session. Blue note duke ellington piano charles mingus bass max roach drums. Duke ellington piano, max roach drums, charles mingus bass. Duke ellington died from lung cancer and pneumonia, at 3. Wig wise jdisc is a tool for exploring jazz recordings, with rich information on the artists, songs, and labels, and vast legacy of lps and cds that have shaped the music we enjoy and. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. All but one of the compositions were written by ellington, with four of the seven on the original lp being recorded for the first time on this album. Apparently, mingus walked out of the recording session on the first day.
In an npr interview listen in realplayer, max roach recalls the tension between mingus and ellington in this recording. Like ellington s piano in the foreground, money jungle is a trio recording in this case featuring charlie mingus on bass and max roach on drums. This project began on 1 january 2010 and the discography section is now complete. Duke ellington money jungle 1962 os brutos tambem ouvem. With a talent as great as ellingtons you quickly put your mark on the music.
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