Duke Ellington
From the New Zanzibar, NYC
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This recording features Duke Ellington in a performance from the New Zanzibar in New York City. Ellington’s music brings together the distinctive sound of his orchestra, with its rich ensemble colors and expressive solo voices.
Listen for the interplay between the band’s sections and the individual musicians, as the performance moves through Ellington’s carefully shaped arrangements. The setting gives the recording the feel of a live appearance, centered on the orchestra and its music.
Ellington’s work is known for blending sophisticated composition with the energy and spontaneity of jazz performance. This recording offers a chance to hear that musical world in a New York venue.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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