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Don Sebesky: Joyful Noise - A Tribute To Duke Ellington

Read "Joyful Noise - A Tribute To Duke Ellington" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
November 1, 1999

Joyful? Absolutely. Noise? Not on your bass drum, compadre.If it has taught us nothing else, the “Year of Ellington” now drawing to its close has shown that there are an almost infinite number of ways in which to enter and throw light upon the Duke’s abundant storehouse of enduring musical treasures. Don Sebesky has chosen the big–band route — the one most favored by the maestro himself — to stylishly renovate half a dozen opulent melodies by Ellington ...

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Don Sebesky: I Remember Bill (A Tribute To Bill Evans)

Read "I Remember Bill (A Tribute To Bill Evans)" reviewed by Douglas Payne

by Douglas Payne
June 1, 1998

Veteran arranger Don Sebesky crafts an often-glowing portrait of famed jazz pianist Bill Evans in this quite welcome orchestral jazz tribute. While he is too often derided (and unfairly) as the guy who mucked up Wes Montgomery and other CTI stars with strings and horn sections, Sebesky often presents subtle arrangements that offer keen respect for a soloist's musicianship. When a listener notices Sebesky's work, it's often in the occasional punctuation mark or interesting sound combinations he creates. But it's ...