Results for "To Duke"

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To Duke

Label: Rogue Art
Released: 2015
Track listing: Prelude To Duke; In A Sentimental Mood; Satin Doll; I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good; Take The A Train; Mood Indigo; Dickey Duke; Tone Poem For Duke; Prelude To A Kiss; Sparks; Solitude.

Article: Album Review

Matthew Shipp Trio: To Duke

by John Sharpe
April 30, 2015

So has pianist Matthew Shipp finally clambered aboard the repertory album bandwagon? Certainly on To Duke he addresses seven standards derived from the Ellington Orchestra, alongside four originals. But if you cast an eye over Shipp's discography you'll find such pieces are nothing new. Actually popular songs constitute an enduring part of his repertoire. What's unusual ...

Article: Album Review

Matthew Shipp: To Duke

by Mark Corroto
February 15, 2015

Unlocking the language of an avant-garde musician like Matthew Shipp can be a tough task for those new to creative music, and also for those new to the pianist's approach. He has developed a method of music making that draws from classical music, free jazz, and the energies of electronic music. With a discography pushing into ...