Advantages: The fundamentals - Classic Big Band Style Jazz Disadvantages: Sound quality was poor
DukeEllington composed many interesting traditional jazz music suited at that time for big band style. Amongst the popular music he wrote were Mood Indigo, It Don't Mean A Thing, Caravan, Chelsea Bridge and many more. His compositions in my opinion were very radical compared to those of the traditional era which cause some people to dislike it. It applies more tension chords as ever, bringing in modern jazz concepts and adapting them in a traditional context.
He is however one of the legends in the field of jazz and although many do not know him, they have heard of him. Many of his songs are taken today and played in small group bands, trios and quartets and improvised to meet modern expectations.
I personally enjoyed the tracks because I am a jazz fanatic. What I didn't enjoy was the poor recording quality which is probably ...
jazzwillie 28.05.2004 (29.05.2004)
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Advantages: Cracking food and a good price - for a pub! Disadvantages: A bit small for buggies, awkward downstairs toilet access.
been marinated in soy and honey so it was a rich glossy dark brown/black and you could see all the fibres of the meat. I was reluctant to try a piece as I can't stand steak you chew and chew for all eternity but this was totally the opposite, it didn't melt in the mouth but it was incredibly tender and although I was given a substantial piece to try I wasn't there all week chomping away. The marinade gave it a lovely soft smoky taste which at first I thought was some kind of oriental tea. £7.50
* Dim Sum *. I had the baked pork dumplings which were different to how I expected them to be in that they were like tiny Cornish pasties filled with a solid-but-soft piece of minced pork and coriander. This came in a bamboo steamer which was odd considering they weren't steamed, along with a small pot of mango chutney.
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Amazingwoo 20.02.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The Duke of York
Advantages: Superb playing and well-written music, cliche free Disadvantages: Nothing
I've been reluctant to write about this CD, since I generally can't string together two words about it. However, it is hands down my favourite DukeEllington CD, so I thought I'd share my thoughts with you all! 'Such Sweet Thunder' is dedicated to the Stratford, Ontario Shakespearean Festival, and all the pieces are based on Shakepeare characters or sonnets. This has absolutely no reflection in the music though, so it's best just to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Track Listing (HUGE, bear with me)
1. Such Sweet Thunder, 2. Sonnet for Caesar, 3. Sonnet to Hank Cinq, 4. Lady Mac, 5. Sonnet in Search of a Moor, 6. The Telecasters, 7. Up And Down, 8. Sonnet for Sister Kate, 9. The Star-Crossed Lovers, 10. Madness in Great Ones, 11. Half the Fun, 12. Circle of Fourths, BONUS TRACKS: 13. The Star-Crossed Lovers, 14. Circle of Fourths, 15 ...
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