Tag Archives: David Murray

Portrait of Jimmy Hamilton, Part III (Podcast #21-006)

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Ellington Reflections

The third episode featuring the recordings of clarinetist/saxophonist Jimmy Hamilton Continue reading →

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Beyond the “Usual Suspects” once more (Podcast #19-021)

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

Most Duke Ellington tribute concerts and recordings rely on just a handful of his compositions (Mood Indigo, Satin Doll, In A Sentimental Mood, etc.). The Duke Ellington Society refers to these songs as “the usual suspects.” While they are worthy … Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Billy Strayhorn, David Murray, Don Byron, Duke Ellington, Earl Fatha Hines, Gil Evans, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, John Coltrane, Martin, Medeski, Steve Lacy, Wood | Leave a comment

Reflections from the Avant Garde (Podcast #17-014)

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp and others interpret Ellington’s music. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Archie Shepp, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Avant Garde, Billy Strayhorn, Cecil Taylor, Clark Terry, David Murray, Duke Ellington, Famadou Don Moye, Jazz, John Gilmore, Joseph Jarman, Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors, Mercer Ellington, Roscoe Mitchell, Roswell Rudd, Steve Lacy, Sun Ra, World Saxophone Quartet | Leave a comment

Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue (Podcast #17-002)

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Ellington Reflections

Duke Ellington’s career is given a boost by the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival by a spirited performance of
a pair of vintage compositions. Continue reading →