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Christian Minh Doky: Appreciation

Christian Minh Doky: Appreciation

Christian Minh Doky was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on February 7, 1969, by his Danish mother. His father is Vietnamese. Christian now lives in New York City and among his numerous recent musical experiences he has been playing with his brother Niels and various other New York based musicians including Tom Harrell, Billy Hart, Jimmy Cobb and David Liebman. This live recording from Montmartre was the last gig in a 10 day mini-tour of Denmark and Sweden.

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'Champion' Jack Dupree: Barrelhouse Blues & Boogie Woogie Vol 4

'Champion' Jack Dupree: Barrelhouse Blues & Boogie Woogie Vol 4

Storyville finally continues it series called Barrelhouse Blues & Boogie Woogie. This is vol. 4. A vol. 5 and 6 is also scheduled. This CD contains 16 true blues and boogie woogie tracks. The tracks have been recorded in Denmark and Switzerland. This CD is packed with the best names blues music has to offer: Champion Jack Dupree, Eurreal "Little Brother" Montgomery, Speckled Red, Eddie Boyd, Sunnyland Slim and Memphis Slim. Champion Jack Dupree is backed up by some swingin' hot Danes on some of the tunes: Ole Christiansen and Mogens Seidelin (bass) and Alex Riel and Ib Lindschouw (drums).

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Horace Parlan: In Copenhagen

Horace Parlan: In Copenhagen

A European tour with Miriam Makeba in 1970 had brought Parlan to Copenhagen, where four off-days gave him time to look around the city. He liked what he saw and two years later he settled down in Copenhagen. Horace Parlan enjoys playing solo Piano ? but hasn?t had the chance to do it all that often. Parlan?s aim in making this CD was to give highly personal interpretations of compositions which he has cherished over the years but which have not been over-recorded. He says: "I am not a Tatum ? I have to make the material fit my particular style and I spent quite a bit of time working on the arrangement. I wanted to do a reflective CD ? no racehorse tempos, no pyrotechnics ? and also make the harmonic structures as interesting as possible."

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When Granny Sleeps: Birth

When Granny Sleeps: Birth

In an era when 'young lions' are sought after and extolled, often before they are ready with formed music, it is extremely gratifying to hear a young group of musicians who are dedicated to finding and developing a group sound. Recording with When Granny Sleeps was like having a fine dinner and overnight stay with a warm and hospitable friend of a family. They had their music together and well rehearsed; they knew what they wanted from me (and Ben on keyboards); and they allowed me to do what I do best. The music itself had memories of the period when I was with Miles Davis in the 1970s - a certain kind of funky looseness with the guitar front and center a lot of the time. This band, if they stay together will definitely make some waves. Meanwhile, you will really have fun with this music. David Liebman.

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Anders Mogensen: Taking Off Again

Anders Mogensen: Taking Off Again

What you hear on this CD is music recorded by four of my favorite musicians. After a short tour we went into the studio to record this CD. It shows some first take energy as well as the more produced side of a CD production. The whole session was completed in two days with everybode involved having a great time. I really hope you'll enjoy this music as much as I do myself. Anders Mogensen. Anders Mogensen's much acclaimed initial release is to be found on Storyville STCD 4198 Taking Off.

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The Blues Box - 7 CDs and DVD

The Blues Box - 7 CDs and DVD

Älskar du bluesmusik? Så skäm bort dig själv med den här rutan med 7 CD-skivor och DVD-skivor! Du får en låda med alla de coolaste bluesmusikerna från efterkrigets berömda bluesmusiker, inklusive vissa vars karriär började årtionden tidigare. Mångfalden av varierad musik, personliga upplevelser som speglar både bra och dåliga tider, självbiografiskt material och massor av humor. Låt dig svälja bluesmusiken i ljud och bilder. Innehåller låtar från: Sonnyboy Williamson, Champion Jack Dupree, Robert Lockwood Jr., Henry Gray, Boogie Bill Webb, Lonnie Johnson, Otis Spann, Speckled Red, Sunnyland Slim, Roosevelt Sykes, Sippie Wallace, Little Brother Montgomery, Big Joe Williams, Sleepy John Estes, Robert Pete Williams, Memphis Slim, Eddie Boyd, Jay McShann, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee och många fler. (Vi gör vårt bästa för att översätta texterna från danska till svenska. Vänligen skriv till oss om du är osäker på våra texter. Tack)

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Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 18

Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 18

In April 1945, to promote the sale of war bonds, the Treasury Department contracted Duke Ellington to do a series of 55 minute public broadcasts. This two CD set from Storyville Records contains broadcasts no. 34 and 35 from the series, complete with radio speaks and encouragements to buy bonds, as well as bonus material and extensive liner notes. CD 1 contains two radio broadcasts from San Antonio, Texas, April 13, 1946 and from Howard Theatre in Washington April 20, 1946 plus bonus tracks from Hurricane Restaurant in NYC, April 28, 1946. CD 2 features three radio programs from Worcester, April 27 1946 and from the Hurricane.

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Fessor's Big City Band: Swing Sessions

Fessor's Big City Band: Swing Sessions

Thanks to Ole ”Fessor” Lindgreen’s long-term friendship with many top swing and traditional jazz stars like Wild Bill Davison, the musical communication and overall atmosphere on Swing Sessions is greatly enhanced, and the musicians really do swing together! Fessor’s Trombone style is warm, and robust, and his arrangements are simple and well-constructed. The music always sounds fresh, thanks both to Fessor’s deep attraction to a variety of musical styles, and his choice of a relatively unusual repertoire. There are great performances by special American guest artists Claude Williams on Violin, Herb Hall on Clarinet, Doc Cheatham on Trumpet, and Wild Bill Davison on Cornet, plus Danish Tenor saxophonist Bent Jædig.

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Ulf Meyer/Martin Wind: Kinnings

Ulf Meyer/Martin Wind: Kinnings

This 61 minute CD (11 tunes) was recorded in Hamburg in Oct. 2002. The band is comprised of four top European musicians - three Germans and one Dane. Half of the tunes are original compositions, the rest are older jazz standards ("Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans" and Duke Ellington's "Ain't Got Nothing But the Blues"), and newer jazz standards ("Groove Merchant"), also including some latin inspiration ("O Grande Amor"). Guitarist Ulf Meyer has a fine, flowing feel, sometimes reminiscent of Pat Metheny. Alex Riel, from Denmark, is one of the best and most famous drummers in Europe today. The four musicians on this CD are highly compatible, making the music sound effortless and relaxed.

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Stuff Smith: Hot Stuff

Stuff Smith: Hot Stuff

This CD was recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark, and consists of a live concert in Jazzhus Montmartre in 1965 and a radio studio session (with violinist Svend Asmussen) in 1966. The repertoire on the CD (74 min./13 tunes) consists of some standards (George & Ira Gershwin, Kurt Weil, Duke Ellington) and five Stuff Smith originals. The two rhythm groups are comprised of top Danish jazz musicians, plus the American piano star, Kenny Drew. The relatively long playing-time of the tracks allows Stuff Smith, Svend Asmussen and Kenny Drew to do some extended soloing. Many jazz fans will agree that Stuff Smith is the best jazz violinist of all time, and this CD presents him at his very best. The overwhelming energy, creativity, drive and humor in his performance is further enhanced by an unmatched musical virtuosity.

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Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows - Vol. 24

Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows - Vol. 24

Storyville Records presents Volume 24 in the Duke Ellington Treasury Shows series, now approaching the end of this collectors’ special broadcast series. In April 1945, to promote the sale of war bonds, the US Treasury Department contacted Duke Ellington to do a series of 55 min public broadcasts. These sessions would give Ellington a wide choice of material to perform including his older work; new instrumentals and pop tunes and his extended works as well. This double CD contains a series of different radio NBC broadcasts from the famous Blue Note club in Chicago, Illinois from the summer of 1953. The CD set also incudes a bonus recording from April 1944, a MBS broadcast from the Hurricane Restaurant in New York City. The broadcasts are featured complete with radio speaks and encouragements to buy bonds read by The Duke himself, plus bonus material and liner notes.

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Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 19

Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 19

In April 1945, to promote the sale of war bonds, the Treasury Department contracted Duke Ellington to do a series of 55 min public broadcasts. This double CD contains broadcast No. 36 and 37 complete with radio speaks and encouragements to buy bonds + bonus material and extensive liner notes. CD 1 contains a radio broadcast from Darthmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, May 4, 1946, plus bonus tracks from The Hurricane Club in New York, September 3, 1943. CD 2 features two radio programs from Radio City in New York, May 18 and May 25, 1946. The last tracks are again from The Hurricane Club but from September 1, 1943. “ Volume 19 offers the listener a Duke Ellington Orchestra that was zealously maintaining its confidence and energy...The remarkable output is swinging, bluesy, danceable and emotive .” writes William McFadden, who is also the author of the extensive liner notes.

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Don Ewell Denverconcert With Barbara Dane

Don Ewell Denverconcert With Barbara Dane

The 15 tunes (69 min.) on this CD were recorded live in concert in Denver, Colorado, in 1966. Six of the numbers have never been previously released; the rest were originally released on LP on the Pumpkin record label. Don Ewell plays stride piano, strongly influenced by Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller. The repertoire on the CD is based on compositions by the great stride pianists Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and Earl Hines.Don Ewell did not do much recording and therefore, as prominent jazz journalist Alun Morgan says: "We are fortunate to have this (CD) representing Don Ewell at his best." Ewell, himself, was very pleased that night in Denver, Colorado; everything was right:the atmosphere, the piano, the recording and, not least of all - the band and the music. Besides being a great stride piano player, Ewell could definitely play the blues - just listen to his version of "See See Rider" on this CD

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Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 7

Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 7

The three sessions here were recorded in N.Y.C. in 1945 ? 2 live sessions (Apollo Theatre and Zanzibar Club) plus one studio session (Radio City Music Hall). The 143 minutes (44 tunes) of music on this double-CD have never been released before. The repertoire is classic Ellington/Strayhorn material ? including one Strayhorn medley and two suites (?Trio In Blue? and ?Perfume Suite?) - plus several tunes which were never recorded commercially. Recorded at the end of WWII, the purpose of these three programs ? besides providing wonderful music ? was to promote the sale of U.S. Treasury bonds to help the war effort. A major attribute of this double-CD is the inclusion of several tunes that Ellington never recorded commercially, like ?Fickle Fling?, ?Hollywood Hangover? and ?I?d Do It All Over Again?. The great musicianship and enthusiasm of Ellington?s orchestra includes countless fine solos ? especially with Johnny Hodges and Rex Stewart ? and features some great vocals by Al Hibbler, Kay Davis and Joya Sherrill.

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Duke Ellington: Live At Carnegie Hall Dec. 11, 1943

Duke Ellington: Live At Carnegie Hall Dec. 11, 1943

The Duke Ellington Orchestra which performed the eagerly-awaited Second Carnegie Hall Concert on Dec. 11, 1943, was a band which consisted both of famous old alumni and exciting new talent like clarinetest Jimmy Hamilton, bassist Alvin Raglin and vocalist Al Hibbler. Because of the recording ban during World War II, doing live concerts became vital to maintain both the band?s popularity and some form of income. Add to this the fact that Carnegie Hall was the most prestigious venue of them all, and its easy to understand why the Ellington Orchestra was determined to play its best that evening, performing old standards and Ellington favourites. Among the many high points from this marvellous concert (which fills two CD?s) are excerpts from ?Black, Brown and Beige?, Al Hibbler?s vocal rendition of ?Do Nothing ?Til You Hear From Me?, Rex Stewart?s showpiece ?Trumpet In Spades? and, above all, the first performance ever of ?New World A-Coming?.

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Duke Ellington: Treasury Shows Volume 14

Duke Ellington: Treasury Shows Volume 14

This is volume 14 of Duke Ellington "The Treasury Shows".CD 1 contains DETS 26 and parts of DETS 27 recorded October 13, 1945CD 2 continue with DETS 27 and parts of DETS 28 recorded October 20, 1945.Jerry Valburn is the Producer of the DETS series that was launched on April 7th, 1945 while the band was performing at the 400 Restaurant in New York City. These wonderful broadcasts ran through November 1945 and picked up again in April 1946 through early October. It is something of a miracle that these precious broadcasts survived all these years and are in such good quality as well. The DETS series will result in 24 double CDs at its completion.CD 11. (Theme) Take The "A" Train2. Time's A-Wastin? 3. Every Hour On The Hour 4. Bond Promo 5. Hollywood Hangover 6. (Theme) Take The "A" Train 7. Autumn Serenade 8. Hop Skip And Jump 9. Riding On A Blue Note 10. I'll Buy That Dream 11. Bond Promo 12. Riff'n Drill 13. Tell Ya What I'm Gonna Do 14. How Deep Is The Ocean? 15. Mood Indigo 16. (Theme) Take The "A" Train 17. Three Tunes In The Blue Mood Diminuendo In Blue - I Got It Bad Crescendo In Blue 18. Everything But You 19. Bond Promo20. Everything But You 21. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 22. After All 23. Out Of This World 24. C-Jam Blues 25. (Theme) Take The "A" TrainCD 21. (Theme) Take The "A" Train 2. Ultra Blue 3. Teardrops In The Rain 4. Time On My Hands 5. Riff Staccato 6. (Theme) Take The "A" Train 7. Ko-Ko 8. If I Loved You 9. Bond Promo 10. Subtle Slough 11. Honeysuckle Rose 12. Perdido 13. Air Conditioned Jungle 14. (Theme) Take The "A" Train 15. (Theme) Take The "A" Train 16. Waiting For The Train To Come In 17. I'd Do It All Over Again18. Bond Promo 19. Fancy Dan 20. Homesick, That's All21. Blues On The Double 22. Every Hour On The Hour 23. Bond Promo 24. Caravan 25. Riff'n Drill 26. Things Ain't What They Used To Be

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Kenny Washington: Moanin - Live At Montmartre

Kenny Washington: Moanin - Live At Montmartre

This live recording was taken at the legendary Jazzhus Montmartre in the heart of Copenhagen. This time with Kenny Washington on Vocals and a trio of Jacob Christoffersen on Piano, Jesper Bodilsen on Bass and Zoltan Csorsz on Drums. The recordings on this release are chosen from three terrific evenings at Montmartre in October 2015, during Washington ’s second visit to Copenhagen. “ Those of us who attended the concerts witnessed the great affection that developed between Kenny and the audience; the public simply wouldn’t let him leave the stage ,” writes Christian Brorsen, music director at Jazzhus Montmartre. A smiling Jacob Christoffersen distributed warmth from behind the Piano, and bassist Jesper Bodilsen and Zoltan Csorsz easily join the magnificent musical union. Kenny Washington is an authentic virtuoso who exposes new facets of himself every time he performs. The quintet extracts new warmth from classics such as “Do You Know What It Means to Miss Orleans” and excel on the title track “ Moanin ’”. Washington ’s talent puts him among the world’s best jazz vocalists—at the very top of the list!

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Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Box

Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Box

This box makes Louis Armstrong's All Stars period come alive again with a variety of tracks spanning the years 1947 to 1967. Surrounded by top-flight musicians such as Earl "Fatha" Hines, Jack Teagarden, Sid Catlett, Trummy Young, Milt Hinton, Edmond Hall and Tyree Glenn, you'll hear Armstrong in live settings ranging from nightclubs in New York and Chicago to concerts in Denmark and France to one-nighters in small-towns such as Ephrata, Pennsylvania, putting on a wonderful show wherever he went. In addition to containing many previously unreleased tracks, there is also a DVD capturing some of Armstrong's finest moments from television in the 1950s, including meetings with Dizzy Gillespie, Jack Teagarden and Hoagy Carmichael. So let the old myths die and rejoice in the timeless, swinging and ceaselessly entertaining music of Louis Armstrong and His All Stars. Oh yeah!CD 11 Intro Fred Murray2 Way Down Yonder In New Orleans3 Basin Street Blues4 Muskrat Ramble5 Dear Old Southland6 Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans7 Someday You Will Be Sorry8 Tiger Rag9 When It's Sleepy Time Down South10 Muskrat Ramble11 A Song Is Born12 Basin Street Blues13 St.Louis Blues14 High Society15 Royal Garden Blues16 I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues17 When It's Sleepy Time Down South18 Indiana19 Big Butter And Egg Man20 High Society21 Auld Lang Syne22 Back O'town Blues23 12Th Street RagCD 21 Intro2 When It's Sleepy Time Down South3 Panama4 Back O'town Blues5 Pale Moon6 Don't Fence Me In7 Lover8 Body And Soul9 A Song Was Born10 Whispering11 Mahogany Hall Stomp12 Me And Brother Bill13 C Jam Blues14 A Hundred Years From Today15 Boogie Woogie On St.Louis Blues16 Blueskies17 Rockin' Chair18 The Sheik Of Araby19 Confessin'CD 31 When It's Sleepy Time Down South2 Shadrack3 When It's Sleepy Time Down South4 West End Bues5 The Dummy Song6 My Bucket's Got A Hole In It7 Tin Roof Blues8 When It's Sleepy Time Down South9 When It's Sleepy Time Down South10 Tin Roof Blues11 My Bucket's Got A Hole In It12 'S Wonderful13 Perdido14 Velma's Blues15 The Dummy Song16 When It's Sleepy Time Down South17 Intro18 When It's Sleepy Time Down South19 A Kiss To Build A Dream On20 My Bucket's Got A Hole In It21 Stompin' At The Savoy22 When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthCD 41 When It's Sleepy Time Down South2 Indiana3 Someday You'll Be Sorry4 Ole Miss5 Dardanella6 A Kiss To Build A Dream On7 When It's Sleepy Time Down South8 When It's Sleepy Time Down South9 You Can Depend On Me10 Baby, It's Cold Outside11 When It's Sleepy Time Down South12 C'est Si Bon13 Someday You'll Be Sorry14 Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen15 Jerry16 Now You Has Jazz17 Yellow Dog Blues18 New Orleans Function19 When The Saints Go Marching InCD 51 When It's Sleepy Time Down South2 Indiana3 A Kiss To Build A Dream On4 My Bucket's Got A Hole In It5 Tiger Rag6 Now You Has

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Duke Ellington: The Duke Box

Duke Ellington: The Duke Box

The Duke Box includes more than eight hours of music from what many consider the greatest decade (1940s) of the greatest orchestra in the history of jazz. This 8CD box set captures Duke Ellington and his musicians, including Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Lawrence Brown, ?Tricky? Sam Nanton, Harry Carney, Rex Stewart, Barney Bigard and Jimmy Blanton, live in dance halls, night clubs, concert halls and radio stations. We are lucky indeed that these slice-of-life documents survive, or were made in the first place, such as the unique Fargo dance date (what was captured that long night is a veritable treasure trove of music) and hearing it chronologically places this grand music in a very special and illuminating perspective. All your favourite Ellington standards (including Sophisticated Lady, Mood Indigo, ?C? Jam Blues, Don?t Get Around Much Anymore and Do Nothing ?Till You Hear From Me) are here as well as some rare tracks that even seasoned Ellingtonians will encounter for the first time. The accompanying 40 page illustrated booklet includes liner notes by Dan Morgenstern and photographs by Herman Leonard and William Gottlieb.

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Carsten Dahl Experience

Carsten Dahl Experience

This recording was made at a 2009 concert in Copenhagen Jazzhouse.Pianist, Carsten Dahl put together some of the greatest Danish musicians, in what he calls, a spiritual and musical vision, going and pointing into a lyrical and abstract music ? but with the idea of spreading the "good message" and merely to manifest the right to be a free and abstract thinking artist in a world full of superficial and partial arrangements.We tend to forget the essence of the necessity to express the qualities of being human and our deepest wish of all: TO FLY!In this very expressive quartet it's all right - there! Waves of pulse, beautiful themes, silence and strong chaos and its all being, so well interpenetrated and played by the four greats in the band. Watch out ? it comes from all sides at you - and from within. WOW!First recording from Carsten Dahl in his own name since 2006!CARSTEN DAHL: Piano and Percussion - JESPER ZEUTHEN: Alto Sax - NILS "BOSSE" DAVIDSEN: Bass - STEFAN PASBORG: Drums1. ÅNDEDANS2. OKTO 3. STOP ONE 4. PSYKOCALYPSO 5. SMALL INTERMEZZO 6. DO YOU KNOW HOMELESS? 7. STATEMENTS 8. STOP TWO 9. DEM TANZEN FÜR THOMAS (AGERGAARD) 10. 15 GODE GRUNDE

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Count Basie and Benny Carter: Legendary Radio Broadcasts (2CD Set)

Count Basie and Benny Carter: Legendary Radio Broadcasts (2CD Set)

It was in the 30s and 40s when the radio was the most important media before television took over. There were many different radio broadcasts all over USA. Live programs from different concerts and studio recordings. Count Basie had nightly broadcasts from Reno Club in Kansas City. When John Hammond heard a broadcast he went to Kansas City to hear the band in person. He then decided to bring it to New York City where they opened at the Roseland. To be regular featured on the radio was the best promotion an artist could get. Storyville has found many fine radio programs with various artists that will be released in the Legendary Radio Broadcasts series. Contents: COUNT BASIE The first 15 minutes of the oldest preserved broadcast from Chatterbox, Pittsburgh, February 10, 1937 are included on this CD. The titles are Moten Swing, King Porter Stomp, I?ll Always Be In Love With You, You do the Darnest Things, Baby and Swinging At The Daisy Chain. Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Walter Page, Jo Jones and vocalist Jimmy Rushing are members of the band.Two other broadcasts are included. CBS "American Dances" the complete broadcast, New York, July 9, 1938 and also the complete broadcast from Southland, Boston, 1940. Dicky Wells, Harry Edison and Helen Humes are now in the band.

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Clark Terry/Ernie Wilkins: Live At Montmartre

Clark Terry/Ernie Wilkins: Live At Montmartre

This previously unreleased music was recorded live by the Danish Radio at the famous jazz club Montmartre, in Copenhagen, in June, 1975. The CD consists of 7 tracks (69 min.), and the repertoire is a round blending of blues, standards and modern jazz, including tunes like Garner?s ?Misty?, ?Bye Bye Blackbird?, Ellington?s ?Satin Doll?, and ?The Theme?. Since Clark Terry and Ernie Wilkins had been close friends ? privately and musically ? since their childhood in St. Louis, there is a special communication and relaxed cohesiveness in their playing, not least of all because of their years together in the Count Basie Orch. Ernie Wilkins is best known for his great talents as composer and arranger for big bands - especially Count Basie and countless jazz singers - while Clark Terry is a premier trumpeter and flugelhorn player, famous as a soloist and as side-man in Count Basie?s Orch. The band on this CD was on a European tour at the time of this Montmartre gig, and were a tight, relaxed unit, featuring a fabulous rhythm section (Horace Parlan, Mads Vinding and Bjarne Rostvold), plus two star guests ? Richard Boone and Dexter Gordon.Two of the highlights on the CD are a 15-min. version of ?Bye-Bye Blackbird? and a swinging and very funny blues, where, believe it or not, Richard Boone, Dexter Gordon and Clark Terry do some singing. High professionalism and a relaxed, good feeling make this first-time release a perfect tribute to two old friends from St. Louis, who are two of the top names in modern jazz today.

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Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 20

Duke Ellington: The Treasury Shows Vol. 20

In April 1945, to promote the sale of war bonds, the Treasury Department contracted Duke Ellington to do a series of 55 min public broadcasts. This double CD contains a series of recordings from Paramount Theatre and the famous Hurricane Club complete with radio speaks and encouragements to buy bonds + bonus material and extensive liner notes. CD 1 contains a radio broadcast from The Rehearsal Hall at Paramount Theatre, New York, June 1, 1946 plus bonus tracks from The Hurricane Club in New York, September 10, 1943. CD 2 features a broadcast from WEEU Studios, Reading, P.A., June 8, 1946. The last tracks are again from The Hurricane Club but from September 7, 1943. “ Big bands were dying off like the dinosaurs, but Ellington transcended Swing and its era. Television was in its developmental stage and by the 1950s would supersede radio. Duke Ellington would outlive the reign of the medium that he so well mastered”, writes Ken Steiner, author of the extensive liner notes, and concludes: ”The band must have been saving its best for this broadcast, which finds them in top form .” It is also worth noting that 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer and pianist William “Billy” Strayhorn. His contribution to the Ellington organisation can hardly be overstated and is evident on this CD, which also serves as a tribute to his genius. Not just artistically was he influential — Ellington described Strayhorn as “ the eyes in the back of his head ”!

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The Chicago Blues Box

The Chicago Blues Box

The brief and dazzling life of MCM Records was a labour of love that captured many treasurable live performances from the last flowering of the classic Chicago Blues age. A young French woman Marcelle Chailleux Morgantini was married to Jacques Morgantini who changed her life into American jazz and blues.Guitarist Jimmy Dawkins was a good friend and helped them in Chicago to meet and hear the many good blues musicians that played at the different clubs in Chicago. Marcelle returned from her Chicago pilgrimage filled with excitement. Says Jacques Morgantini: It was the year of Marcelle?s 50th birthday and she came into some money from her family. She said to me, ?I do not want an expensive coat or jewels ? I want to go to Chicago to record the blues. She knew that it could only be done if she had her own record label and complete artistic control. Marcelle made three trips to Chicago in 1975,1976 and 1977 and arrived with her Nagra machine, a small mixing desk and a selection of microphones.She recorded live: Magic Slim, Big Mojo Elem,John Littlejohn, Eddie Clearwater,Eddie Taylor, Bobby King,Jimmy Johnson, Luther Johnson Jr.,Willie Kent, James Lyons,Hip Lankchan,Big Vocie Odom,Bluebloos McMahon, Joe Carter and Jimmy Dawkins at ?Ma Bea?s?, ?Golden Slipper?, ?Queen Bea?s?, and ?Big Duke?s?, on Chicago west and south side. Many of the blues musicians had not recorded before and can only been found on the Storyville label that issued all the recordings on CD?s. She was at the right place at the right time.

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