One of duke ellingtons most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz. Duke ellington and his orchestra, 1960, stereo, an album by duke ellington on spotify. The bso will delight the entire family with the peanut brittle brigade and dance of the floreadors and a few old favorites too. 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. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite. Find last minute and sold out duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets along with vip seating at very low prices for all 2020 events. Duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite promo code cheap. 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. Nutcracker suite songs i have a considerable number of ellington recordings, but have not heard this one until now. Ellington s band members were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. As a composer and a band leader especially, ellingtons reputation has increased.
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. Nutcracker suite by duke ellington on amazon music. 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. Jazz up the holiday season with a sample from duke ellington s version of the nutcracker suite performed by david berger jazz. 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. In their own unique style, the two composers remake tchaikovskys nutcracker suite. Duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite promo code cheap duke.
Buy cheap duke ellington s the nutcracker suite tickets online 247 right here. The nutcracker suite interpreted by duke ellington and billy strayhorn. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite rtv slovenia symphony. 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 works, really. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. 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. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite rtv slovenia symphony orchestra duration. Its 1960 and jazz fans cant get enough of duke ellington and his big band.
The nutcracker suite duke ellington credits allmusic. In the opinion of bob blumenthal of the boston globe, in. Scott belck, director jazz lab band dominic marino, director featuring ccm musical theater dance diane lala, choreographer sunday, november 24, 20 corbett auditorium 2. The story behind the jazzedup nutcracker the indianapolis star.
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 duke ellington orchestra keeps its transformed the nutcracker suite fresh and surprising, even 59 years after its. Many know him as duke ellingtons longtime collaborator, composer and arranger, who. Find duke ellington discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Featuring brand new choreography from dcbased dance troupe step afrika. Dec 03, 2015 the story behind the jazzedup nutcracker the nutcracker suite, which uindy performs dec. The nutcracker suite album overture duke ellington. Listen before or after reading the nutcracker in harlem by t. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn. As a composer and a band leader especially, ellingtons reputation has increased since his death, with thematic repackagings of his signature music often becoming bestsellers. 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. One of duke ellington s most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz. Ellingtons band is not keen on tackling it, but he is not dissuaded. Native newyorker and trumpeter mike lewis presents duke ellingtons nutcracker suite, featuring the mike lewis big band and pianist tommy james.
A number of the dukes original members of his 19381941 band performed on the recording including. 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. After the ensemble, ray nance and jimmy hamilton take solos, and there is a piano solo, one of the few in this suite. Bigband duke ellington 1960 three suites nutcracker. Heres a clever, wellexecuted album with a clever, wellexecuted plan. On this recording, steven richman and his harmonie ensemblenew york swing in the holiday season with a twist, pairing tchaikovskys original 1892 nutcracker suite with a 1960 jazz adaptation by duke ellington and billy strayhorn. Complete your duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky collection. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist andbandleader of jazz orchestras. Ellington gave new titles to the movements and rearranged their order, justified, i believe, by the new character of the music.
Jazz up the holiday season with a sample from duke ellingtons version of the nutcracker suite performed by david berger jazz. Ellingtonstrayhorn jazz nutcracker suitecentral washington university jazz band 1. The baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. 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. Ellingtons band members were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. Almost anything by the ellington band is a genuine aural banquet, and this is no exception. A 1959 promo video for duke ellingtons version of the nutcracker suite, featuring paul gonsalves, butter jackson, and ray nance. Nutcracker suite songs i have a considerable number of ellington recordings, but. This site is a reliable source for cheap duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets. Old collectible duke ellington vinyl lp record albums for sale. The nutcracker suite by duke ellington and his orchestra.
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. This is ellingtons take on the classic nutcracker suite, and they are jazzed up big band versions of the main songs. Strayhorn met duke ellington in december 1938, after an ellington performance in. The nutcracker suite cajkovskiellingtonstrayhorn, priredba j.
The show will highlight the jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker as arranged by duke ellington, as well as many other ellington hits. Lawrence brown, juan tizol, johnny hodges, and harry carney. 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. Nov 28, 2014 the baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite. The legendary composing and arranging skills of duke ellington and billy strayhorn also make it nutcracker season for jazz aficionados. He also chose to be openly gay, which was rare at the time. Find album credit information for the nutcracker suite duke ellington on allmusic. The story behind the jazzedup nutcracker the nutcracker suite, which uindy performs dec. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite 1960. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz.
The rhythm section also included sam woodyard, back with the band after a years. Adapted by duke ellington artwork cover art carl berkowitz bass aaron bell. Buy cheap duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite tickets online 247 right here. I consider this one of the great american scores, and youll probably never hear it at your local symphony. Tchaikovskys nutcracker gets the ellington treatment. Ccm has become an allsteinway school through the kindness of its donors. In ellingtons nutcracker, they seem to come in just about every measure.
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. This site is a reliable source for cheap duke ellington s the nutcracker suite tickets. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899may 24, 1974 was an african american jazz composer, pianist, and band leader who has been one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia. Duke ellington composer the nutcracker suite, for orchestra tchaikovskyellingtonstrayhorn wise music classical. Seeing as how it is christmas, i figured that another mass upload would be an appropriate gift to give out on youtube, and what better to start with, then duke ellingtons rendition of the. Duke ellingtons nutcracker and holiday concert jazz ensemble dr. 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. Check out nutcracker suite by duke ellington on amazon music. 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.
Justin varnes the jazz corner hilton head island, sc december 15, 2017 every christmas is the nutcracker season for ballet aficionados. 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. Get in the holiday spirit in the beautiful surroundings of calgarys grace presbyterian church for an afternoon of swinging big band jazz. In 1960, ellington and strayhorn wrote their version of the famous tchaikovsky ballet. This is ellington s take on the classic nutcracker suite, and they are jazzed up big band versions of the main songs. Anna harwell celenza duke ellingtons nutcracker suite. Dec 25, 2009 seeing as how it is christmas, i figured that another mass upload would be an appropriate gift to give out on youtube, and what better to start with, then duke ellington s rendition of the. 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. It juxtaposes two versions of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite on the same disc. Duke ellingtons nutcracker baltimore symphony orchestra. If you like duke ellington and count basie, this would be a nice addition to your record collection. The classical masterpiece is a holiday favorite and tinkering with something so well known is a bit risky. Eager to create fresh, new tunes, duke and his bestfriend and collaborator, billy strayhorn, decide to reinvent a holiday tradition.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Duke could play about anything and jazz it up and it would be instantly likable and cooler than most other covers of that song. Duke ellington, born april 29, 1899 in washington, d. A 1959 promo video for duke ellington s version of the nutcracker suite, featuring paul gonsalves, butter jackson, and ray nance. Duke ellington doing a jazz version of the nutcracker. He led his orchestra from 1923 until his death, his career spanning over 50 years. 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.
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