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The Legacy of Billy Strayhorn, part III: Such Sweet Thunder and The Far East Suite
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Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington recorded a number of musical suites in the 50s and 60s. The Shakespearean Suite "Such Suite Thunder" ranks up there with the greatest Ellington recordings. "The Far East Suite" was another important collaboration and highpoint in the Ellington discography. The band's famous reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, was all Strayhorn. Ellington's last commercial success, "Satin Doll," was written by Strayhorn.This is the third installment of Strayhorn interpretations with modern jazz takes on Strayhorn compositions. "Satin Doll," "UMMG," "Star Crossed Lovers," "Ishfahan," "Ballad for Very Tired and Very Sad Lotus Eaters" and "The Intimacy of the Blues" are among the featured songs written by Billy Strayhorn.
Musicians include Wes Montgomery, Branford Marsalis, Ryan Keberle, Pepper Adams, Grace Kelly, Phil Woods, WDR Big Band, Dayna Stephens, and Wycliffe Gordon.
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Billy Strayhorn
Larry Slater
duke ellington
Wes Montgomery
Branford Marsalis
Ryan Keberle
Pepper Adams
grace kelly
Phil Woods
The WDR Big Band
Dayna Stephens
Wycliffe Gordon
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