Tag Archives: Steve Lacy

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

Beyond the “Usual Suspects” [Again] (Podcast #19-019)

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Ellington Reflections

More covers of Ellington compositions that deserve wider exposure. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Bill Berry, Billy Strayhorn, Cat Anderson, Chico Hamilton, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Eric Dolphy, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Hodges, Ken Peplowski, Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment

Beyond the Usual Suspects, Again (Podcast #18-006)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Another survey of Ellington covers – beyond those you usually hear. Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Benny Carter, Billy Strayhorn, Bubber Miley, Don Byron, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Ivie Anderson, James Newton, Jimmy Hamilton, Milt Grayson, Red Norvo, Sam Woodyard, Steve Lacy, The Perfume Suite, Zoot Sims | Leave a comment

Beyond “The Usual Suspects” (Podcast #18-001)

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Ellington Reflections

Featuring rarely covered Ellington compositions Continue reading →

Posted in podcast | Tagged Albert de la Fuente, Alice Babbs, Casablanca, Cootie Williams, Doc Cheatham, Don Byron, Don Cherry, Duke Ellington, Herbie Mann, Jay McShann, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Norah Jones, Phil Woods, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Second Sacred Concert, Steve Lacy, Usual Suspects | 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