This is by far the best version of money jungle i have heard. Very well pressed, quiet background, good quality package. Duke ellington money jungle jdisc online jazz discography. Ellington assumed cowriter status he may have contributed to the bridge and irving mills got credit for the lyrics though he probably didnt write anything at all, being merely the duke s music publisher. Irving mills wrote lyrics, but they are rarely sung. Duke ellington develops the jungle sound ragtime, boogiewoogie, new orleans blues and the harlem renaissance it all went into the rich mix that made up duke. The gem of the date is the fragile, somewhat haunting ballad fleurette africaine, where mingus floating bassline and roach s understated drumming add to the mystique of an ellington work that has slowly been gathering steam.
Dukes piano is still a bit nasal but still better than other versions. Mar 07, 20 this entry was posted in duke ellington, united artists and tagged alan douglas, charles mingus, duke ellington, max roach, united artists by londonjazzcollector. Money jungle is a thunderous opener, a blues that might be classified somewhere between postbop and avantgarde. Money jungle by duke ellington 8436559466523 cd barnes. Duke ellington money jungle full jazz album youtube.
Find album credit information for money jungle duke ellington on allmusic. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 30 november 2017. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Caravan s melody was made up by trombone player juan tizol of duke ellington s orchestra. Nov 26, 2011 15 videos play all duke ellington, charles mingus, max roach money jungle 1962 full album 2002 cd reissue roy hulland alone together duration. Mar 30, 2003 caravan by duke ellington and juan tizol. All but one of the compositions were written by ellington, with four of the seven on the original lp being recorded for the first time on this album. Unhurried, utterly cool jazz by immortals ellington, mingus and roach. The album was originally released on united artists and featured 7 of ellington s.
Duke ellington money jungle vinyl music online raru. Lp, album, re, 180 blue note, united artists jazz, united artists jazz b003146101, uajs 15017. Jan 01, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from money jungle by duke ellington feat. Nov 26, 2007 the piano has some distortion now and then, but ellingtons colortones retain their spectrum, and the drums and bass sound fine and bold. Duke ellington, charles mingus, max roach money jungle 1963. Shop 47 records for sale for album money jungle by duke ellington on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Night and stars above that shine so bright the mystery of their fading light that shines upon our caravan sleep upon my shoulder as we creep across the sands so i may keep. Jan 24, 2010 caravan ellington drumbattle charly antolini, wolfram kellner, paul hochstadter, thilo wolf duration. From soundstage march 06 you need listen no further than money jungle classic recordsunited artists jazz 15017 to grasp the genius of duke ellington, but if youre into audiophile sound, youll. Not in a mood to simply rework older compositions, the bulk of the lp focused on music he wrote specifically for the session.
Money jungle is a studio album by pianist duke ellington with double bassist charles mingus and drummer max roach. To report any problems with this website, please email the webmaster. Like ellington s piano in the foreground, money jungle is a trio recording in this case featuring charlie mingus on bass and max roach on drums. Caravan is an american jazz standard that was composed by juan tizol and duke ellington and first performed by ellington in 1936. Martin denny, arthur lyman, and gordon jenkins all covered it. Wig wise jdisc is a tool for exploring jazz recordings, with rich information on the artists, songs, and labels, and vast legacy of lps and cds that have shaped the music we enjoy and. It is not typical duke ellington, but if you get it, it is one of those albums you need to own. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. Duke ellingtons money jungle on vinyl lp steve hoffman. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue. Listen to your favorite songs from caravan by duke ellington now.
Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Print and download caravan sheet music composed by duke ellington. Greatest hits duke ellington to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. The exotic sound of caravan interested exotica musicians. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords in c major. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Complete your duke ellington charlie mingus max roach collection. Duke ellington surprised the jazz world in 1962 with his historic trio session featuring charles mingus and max roach. Mingus and roach can be heard more clearly, and it actually sounds like decent stereo imaging. Being familiar with duke ellington recordings made in a big orchestra band.
Product description like ellingtons piano in the foreground, money jungle is a trio recording in this case featuring charlie mingus on bass and max roach on drums. Duke ellington caravan sheet music for beginners in c major. He wrote thousands of works, composing popular songs, art songs, a wide variety of instrumentals, suites, symphonic works, movie and tv scores, and music for ballet all of a very high quality. Caravan art blakey ojcriverside, 1962 click here to buy. Duke ellington charles mingus max roach money jungle album cover. Piano in the foreground duke ellington columbia, 1961. Money jungle is a studio album by pianist duke ellington with double bassist charles mingus. Provided to youtube by universal music group caravan remastered duke ellington money jungle. Caravan juan tizol and duke ellington song wikipedia. And it took me a while to realise that marcus roberts was playing some semitone dissonance directly underneath marsalis lead. Tv hostcolumnist sullivan corrects an inaccurate crack, in. But to say merely that ellington was a great composer ignores his achievement as a musician. On september 17, 1962, duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach gathered at sound makers studio in nyc and recorded money jungle, one of.
Reply notify me 2 helpful gyser april 24, 2020 report. Generational and stylistic differences between the three masters led to fearless musicmaking of the highest order. On september 17, 1962, duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach gathered at sound makers studio in nyc and recorded money jungle, one of the most celebrated jazz trio albums of all time. Duke ellington charlie mingus max roach money jungle. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue note.
Fritz swischer, clarinet, dick blessing, guitar, kansas city mo. It was recorded on september 17, 1962, and released in february 1963 by united artists jazz. On caravan, ellington plays the melody in low octaves, adding webernlike notes on the top, imitating. Money jungle, ellington, mingus and roach a musical meeting of minds that packs.