To Duke
To Duke | ||||
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Released | 2015 | |||
Recorded | June 10, 2014 | |||
Studio | LowFish Studio, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 56:28 | |||
Label | RogueArt | |||
Producer | Michel Dorbon | |||
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To Duke is an album by American jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, which was recorded in 2014 and released on the French RogueArt label. The album is a tribute to Duke Ellington, featuring Shipp's trio with bassist Michael Bisio and drummer Whit Dickey playing seven Ellington classics plus some Shipp compositions.
Reception
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The All About Jazz review by Mark Corroto states "The trio suggests that if you want to listen to Duke, then buy Ellington records. But if you want to magnify the experience, then try some new music."[2]
Track listing
- All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated
- "Prelude to Duke" – 0:44
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington) – 6:19
- "Satin Doll" (Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn) – 8:48
- "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good" (Duke Ellington) – 5:03
- "Take the A Train" (Billy Strayhorn) – 9:04
- "Mood Indigo" (Duke Ellington / Barney Bigard) – 5:47
- "Dickey Duke" – 4:44
- "Tone Poem for Duke" – 5:02
- "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington) – 3:54
- "Sparks" – 3:26
- "Solitude" (Duke Ellington) – 3:22
Personnel
- Matthew Shipp - piano
- Michael Bisio – bass
- drums
References
- ^ a b Bambarger, Bradley. To Duke review. Down Beat August 15: page 87. Print.
- ^ Corroto, Mark. To Duke review at All About Jazz