Muhal Richard Abrams: Du King (Dedicated to Duke Ellington)

Track

Du King (Dedicated to Duke Ellington)

Group

Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra

CD

Blues Forever (Black Saint BSR0061)

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Musicians:

Muhal Richard Abrams (piano), Bakida Carroll (trumpet), Vincent Chancey (French horn), Craig Harris (trombone), Eugene Ghee (tenor sax), Jimmy Vass (alto sax), Wallace MacMillan (baritone sax, flute), Howard Johnson (baritone sax, tuba), Jean-Paul Bourelly (guitar), Michael Logan (bass), Andrew Cyrille (drums).

Composed by Muhal Richard Abrams

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Recorded: Milan, July 20, 21 & 27, 1981

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Rating: 100/100 (learn more)

This is a great take on some of Duke Ellington’s early '20s and '30s music. The density of the horns combined with the jutting in and out of the band makes this a true early jazz piece. It sounds nothing like the '20s or '30s, but contains the elements. It also doesn’t wear its welcome out—it’s only two minutes long.

Reviewer: Jason Moran

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  • 1 Sen // Oct 17, 2008 at 05:27 PM
    another great one, I love the brevity of this, a rollercoaster ride, some fast, hot, feverish playing, Muhal can really arrange this stuff! love Cyrille's drumming on this too, its over in 2 mins and you have to play it again