Shop 6 records for sale for album the nutcracker suite by duke ellington and his orchestra on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Dec 03, 2015 the story behind the jazzedup nutcracker. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn. Justin varnes the jazz corner hilton head island, sc december 15, 2017 every christmas is the nutcracker season for ballet aficionados. Duke ellington the volga vouty russian dance youtube. We have also quoted enthusiastic praise of the work on the blog jazzin the classics with larry clinton. Contains ellington s jazz interpretation of griegs peer gynt and tchaikovskys the nutcracker. This site is a reliable source for cheap duke ellington s the nutcracker suite tickets. Ellingtons band is not keen on tackling it, but he is not dissuaded. The chris milyos 15piece orchestra featuring the music of duke ellingtons nutcracker suite the chris milyo big band is a 15piece jazz ensemble made up of dfws finest musicians. Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, brani, consigli, e molto altro su duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite in discogs.
Duke ellington was the true master of the big band era, although a lot of benny goodman followers might disagree. Composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky arranged by billy strayhorn and duke ellington all instruments have been. Duke ellington two classic albums the nutcracker suite and swinging suites from 1960 on a single cd. This is ellingtons take on the classic nutcracker suite, and they are jazzed up big band versions of the main songs. In 1960, duke ellington and billy strayhorn composed jazz interpretations of pieces from tchaikovskys score, recorded and released on lp as the nutcracker suite. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognized as one of duke ellington s most important albums of the 1960s. In 1999, this suite was supplemented with additional arrangements from the score.
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. Look through our selection of duke ellington s the nutcracker suite front row tickets, luxury boxes and vip tickets. Find last minute and sold out duke ellington s the nutcracker suite tickets along with vip seating at very low prices for all 2020 events. One of duke ellingtons most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz. Ellington strayhorn jazz nutcracker suite central washington university jazz band 1. The classical masterpiece is a holiday favorite and tinkering with something so well known is a bit risky. 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. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellingtonstrayhorn. Paul gonsalves 27chorus tenor solo on diminuendo in blue and crescendo in blue practically started a riot at newport and made headlines around the. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognized as one of duke ellingtons most important albums of the 1960s. Just continuing my upload of the dukes rendition of the nutcracker suite. View the duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite schedule just above and click the ticket icon to see our big selection of tickets. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite 180g lp elusive disc. Inspired by tchaikovskys infamous suite, this nutcracker is unlike any youve seen before.
Duke ellington presents the nutcracker suite youtube. 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. Ellingtons band memebers were not so sure that a classical. Duke ellington s the nutcracker suite could be coming to a city near you. The nutcracker suite additional works to be announced. Lawrence brown, juan tizol, johnny hodges, and harry carney. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz. Ellingtons nutcracker at the jazz corner all about jazz. The nutcracker suite, an album by duke ellington, strayhorn on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Look through our selection of duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite front row tickets, luxury boxes and vip tickets. Eager to create fresh, new tunes, duke and his bestfriend and collaborator, billy strayhorn, decide to reinvent a holiday tradition.
The bso will delight the entire family with the peanut brittle brigade and dance of the floreadors and a few old favorites too. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite. The nutcracker suite album overture duke ellington. Duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite promo code cheap. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza and don tate. The nutcracker suite sheet music by ellingtonstrayhorn. The nutcracker suite sheet music by ellingtonstrayhorn sku. After the ensemble, ray nance and jimmy hamilton take solos, and there is a piano solo, one of the few in this suite. Ellingtons band memebers were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. The tchaikovskys nutcracker suite rearranged by duke ellington and billy strayhorn duke ellington and his orchestra. 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 1960s.
Duke could play about anything and jazz it up and it would be instantly likable and cooler than most other covers of that song. Almost anything by the ellington band is a genuine aural banquet, and this is no exception. 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. Duke ellington composer the nutcracker suite, for orchestra tchaikovskyellingtonstrayhorn wise music classical. On a night in 1960, legendary musician and band leader duke ellington, along with his collaborator billy strayhorn, decided to jazz up tchaikovskys christmastime staple, nutcracker suite. 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. Overture heres the 1st movement of duke ellington s 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. In 1960, duke ellington and billy strayhorn arranged their own adaptation of pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite for the duke ellington orchestra. It juxtaposes two versions of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite on the same disc. For purposes of accuracy, the manuscripts were cross. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store check availability at nearby stores. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognised as one of. Nutcracker suite songs i have a considerable number of ellington recordings, but have not heard this one until now. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite. The orchestra will perform pieces from pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, as well as duke ellingtons jazzinfluenced reinvention. This book tells in storyform how duke ellington was inspired to take tchaikovskys nutcracker suite and write it for jazz. True to his word, ellington worked with his musical partner billy strayhorn to pen and record the queens suite in 1959. The marquee at the apollo advertises duke ellingtons nutcracker suite december 11, 2014 in new york. Composer billy strayhorn takes center stage alongside jazz legend duke ellington. Duke ellington s appearance at the 1956 newport jazz festival has long been famous, and justifiably so.
Duke ellington and billy strayhorn arranged the infamous tchaikovsky nutcracker suite that we all know and love into one swingin big band set that we are. Writing it was easy, it was finished in less than three months, but convincing the musicians of the idea was another matter. The legendary composing and arranging skills of duke ellington and billy strayhorn also make it nutcracker season for jazz aficionados. Duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite promo code cheap duke. Duke ellingtons nutcracker baltimore symphony orchestra. Buy cheap duke ellington s the nutcracker suite tickets online 247 right here. The show will highlight the jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker as arranged by duke ellington, as well as many other ellington hits. Dec 25, 2009 just continuing my upload of the dukes rendition of the nutcracker suite. This album featured tasty jazz versions of music by tchaikovsky and grieg, which i believe even classics lovers might enjoy as well, the only drawback lies in a few original dukelike numbers tacked on at the and which failed to hit the mark, and arent really. Join the calgary creative arts ensemble as they present music from tchaikovskys beloved nutcracker suite as reimagined by the great duke ellington and billy strayhorn. Featuring brand new choreography from dcbased dance troupe step afrika. Contains ellingtons jazz interpretation of griegs peer gynt and tchaikovskys the nutcracker.
Duke ellingtons nutcracker with duke ellington orchestra. Also includes suite thursday, his tribute to john steinbeck. Ellingtons reworking of griegs peer gynt suites including in the hall of the mountain king and his tribute to john steinbeck suite thursday are also among his better extended. Duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite could be coming to a city near you. A number of the dukes original members of his 19381941 band performed on the recording including. 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 duke s orchestra expressed.
Duke ellington s nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza and don tate. 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 their doubts that the project would amount to much. The nutcracker suite duke ellington credits allmusic. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite with cd audio by anna. Gateway chamber orchestra gets in the holiday spirit with the. Duke ellington s nutcracker suite with cd audio book. View the duke ellington s the nutcracker suite schedule just above and click the ticket icon to see our big selection of tickets. One of duke ellington s most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz. The nutcracker suite interpreted by duke ellington and billy strayhorn. 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. Duke ellington and his orchestra, 1960, stereo, an album by duke ellington on spotify. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite cd and lp. 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 institutions national museum of american history. Duke ellington and his orchestra, 1960, stereo, an album by duke ellington on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
However this cd is very disappointing because 1 it is taken from a vinyl source you can hear the. 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. This is ellington s take on the classic nutcracker suite, and they are jazzed up big band versions of the main songs. The nutcracker suite by duke ellington and his orchestra. This album featured tasty jazz versions of music by tchaikovsky and grieg, which i believe even classics lovers might enjoy as well, the only drawback lies in a few original duke like numbers tacked on at the and which failed to hit the mark, and arent really worth listening to. Its 1960 and jazz fans cant get enough of duke ellington and his big band. Get in the holiday spirit in the beautiful surroundings of calgarys grace presbyterian church for an afternoon of swinging big band jazz.
Native newyorker and trumpeter mike lewis presents duke ellingtons nutcracker suite, featuring the mike lewis big band and pianist tommy james. The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia. Buy cheap duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets online 247 right here. Find album credit information for the nutcracker suite duke ellington on allmusic. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite 1960, vinyl. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite 1960. Find last minute and sold out duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets along with vip seating at very low prices for all 2020 events.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Come and enjoy the classic nutcracker tale set to the jazz music of duke ellington. Complete your duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky collection. 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. In their own unique style, the two composers remake tchaikovskys nutcracker suite. In 1999, this suite was supplemented with additional arrangements from the score by david berger for the harlem nutcracker, a production of the ballet by choreographer donald byrd. 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.
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