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This wonderful set finds flutist James Newton creating fresh interpretations of seven songs written by Duke Ellington and/or Billy Strayhorn. His ensembles include violinist John Blake, altoist Arthur Blythe, cornetist Olu Dara, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, pianist Roland Hanna (who has long had the ability to emulate Ellington's chord voicings and touch), bassist Rick Rozie, percussionist Anthony Brown, and either Pheeroan Ak Laff or Billy Hart on drums. In addition, Milt Grayson (who had sung with Ellington) takes a guest vocal on "Strange Feeling." Whether romping through "Cottontail," reviving "Virgin Jungle" (heard in an 11-minute version), or taking an unaccompanied flute flight on "Sophisticated Lady," James Newton's tribute set is quite memorable and a real gem.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, ComposerLyricist - Bob Miley, ComposerLyricist - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, Composer - Billy Strayhorn, Composer - Pheeroan akLaff, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, Composer - Billy Strayhorn, Composer - Milt Grayson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Pheeroan akLaff, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, Composer - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, Composer - Mike Moran, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pheeroan akLaff, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Ellington, ComposerLyricist - Mitchell Parish, ComposerLyricist - Irving Mills, ComposerLyricist - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Olu Dara, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Brown, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Strayhorn, Composer - John Blake, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Blythe, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Hoggard, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - James Newton, Flute, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Milton Raskin, Composer - Michael Berniker, Producer - Sir Roland Hanna, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Rozie, Bass Viol, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
Album review
This wonderful set finds flutist James Newton creating fresh interpretations of seven songs written by Duke Ellington and/or Billy Strayhorn. His ensembles include violinist John Blake, altoist Arthur Blythe, cornetist Olu Dara, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, pianist Roland Hanna (who has long had the ability to emulate Ellington's chord voicings and touch), bassist Rick Rozie, percussionist Anthony Brown, and either Pheeroan Ak Laff or Billy Hart on drums. In addition, Milt Grayson (who had sung with Ellington) takes a guest vocal on "Strange Feeling." Whether romping through "Cottontail," reviving "Virgin Jungle" (heard in an 11-minute version), or taking an unaccompanied flute flight on "Sophisticated Lady," James Newton's tribute set is quite memorable and a real gem.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:43:11
- Main artists: James Newton
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 1985 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1985 Capitol Records, LLC
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