Such Sweet Thunder - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
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Such Sweet Thunder - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

1 CD(s) - Big Band - Label: Sony Jazz - Distributor: Sony BMG/Arvato Services - Released: 10/05/1999 - 5099706556824

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... However, it is hands down my favourite Duke Ellington 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 ... Read review





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Review of Such Sweet Thunder - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra by JaySee

Advantages: Superb playing and well-written music, cliche free
Disadvantages: Nothing

...(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. Suburban Beauty, 16. A Flat Minor, 17. Cafe Au Lait, 18. Half The Fun, 19. Suburban Beauty, ...
...Girl. The Music - 'Such Sweet Thunder' opens the album with a raunchy riff on low brass, screaming trumpets and triplets on the piano, Broadway-style. It has Ray Nance on trumpet playing a simple solo. - 'Sonnet for Casear' has a long clarinet solo, which is melodic but uninspiring. - 'Sonnet for Hank Cinq' is a trombone showpiece - Britt Woodman plays a stunning solo, technically demanding. One of the top tracks on the album. - 'Lady Mac' is ... Read review

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Such Sweet Thunder - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Main specs

Title: Such Sweet Thunder

Performer: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Genre: Jazz Vocal

Sub Genre: Big Band

Release Date: 10/05/1999

Label / Distributor: Sony Jazz / Sony BMG/Arvato Services

Pieces in Set: 1

Studio / Live: Studio

Format: Performer

EAN: 5099706556824

Titles on disc 1

1.: Such Sweet Thunder

2.: Sonnet For Caesar

3.: Sonnet To Hank Cinq

4.: Lady Mac

5.: Sonnet In Search Of A Moor

6.: Telecasters

7.: Up And Down Up And Down

8.: Sonnet For Sister Kate

9.: Star Crossed Lovers

10.: Madness In Great Ones

11.: Half The Fun

12.: Circle Of Fourths

13.: Star Crossed Lovers

14.: Circle Of Fourths

15.: Suburban Beauty

16.: Flat Minor (Preferred Take)

17.: Cafe Au Lait

18.: Half The Fun

19.: Suburban Beauty

20.: Flat Minor (Outtakes)

21.: Cafe Au Lait

22.: Pretty Girl

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