Money jungle blue note duke ellington, charles mingus, and max roach caravan. But nine days before the coltrane date, he recorded money jungle, a trio album which pitted him against charles mingus and max roach. The movie is much closer to the rudyard kipling story than the cartoon version was, but there were enough nods to the cartoon to make it feel like it wasnt an unnecessary reimagining of the classic. As the big band era of the 1930s and early 40s gave way to the bebop era of the late 1940s and 50s, max roach became the most important bop drummer through his work with bebop founders charlie bird. What i love about duke was how he wrote suites and movements and conceptual piecesalbums almost in the vein of a classical ensemble composer for his various big bands.
It was recorded on september 17, 1962, and released in february 1963 by united artists jazz. But, on a larger scale, time out represents a major development within american culture, one that was crucial to inducing the seismic shifts to occur in our country during the. Apr 15, 2016 i saw the newest disney version of the jungle book in the company of my enthralled 12yearold son, and there were moments when i envied himbut not too many, because the film is so surefooted in its effects, so precise and simple in its characterizations, and so clear about what its trying to say about the relationship between humanity and nature, that it made me feel about his age again. The count meets the duke duke ellington orchestracount basie orchestra columbia jazz masterpieces cj 40586 money jungle. Money jungle is a classic jazz album with a trio consisting of duke ellington on piano, charles mingus on bass, and max roach on drums. Money jungle by duke ellington charlie mingus max roach. So says wolf pack leader akela giancarlo esposito to orphan mancub mowgli who is forced to flee from his adopted home in the jungle to a distant manvillage when a scarfaced tiger shere khan seeks revenge after the young boys late father branded him with the fiery glow of the red. Very well pressed, quiet background, good quality package.
Money jungle artist duke ellington max roach charlie mingus. Within 10 days of recording money jungle, duke ellington also made a record of music with john coltrane in a much more traditional style. Listen to max roach and pianist billy taylor discuss the making of money jungle blue note despite ellingtons outstanding skills as an accompanist, there is. With her amazing style and technique, carrington is at the forefront of jazz music today. Money jungle is a superb performance from three heroes of jazz. Duke mingus,charles roach,max ellington money jungle vinyl new.
Duke ellington charlie mingus max roach money jungle. That reason, simply, is that duke, roach, and mingus, though all brilliant jazzmen, learned and played jazz in different worlds just diiferent enough that it couldve broken down communication among them, resulting in something much less that what became the money jungle album. Seen as a faceoff between the old and new guards in jazz, duke ellingtons money jungle album proved they were on the same continuum. Money jungle is a studio album by pianist duke ellington with double bassist charles mingus and drummer max roach. The people who really got me off were dealing with the musical potential of the instrument. Duke ellington, charlie mingus, max roach money jungle.
Duke ellington charlie mingus max roach money jungle duke ellington charlie mingus max roach. Jungle jungle baat chali hai is the title song from the dubbed hindi version of the japanese jungle book anime the jungle book. Duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach money jungle 1962 ella fitzgerald ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book 1957 mills blue rhythm band recorded for columbia, 1935. Duke plays thrillingly and energetic enough to make sure his much younger session mates, both with a reputation for the ability to play fast, dont show him up.
The jungle book 2016 where to stream and watch decider. Duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach s revelatory summit. It is not far fetched to say this very well may be the greatest trio ever created. The mills brothers recorded for decca on september 10, 1936.
Duke, meanwhile, was as relevant and risktaking as ever, collaborating just a week earlier with charles mingus and max roach on money jungle. Duke ellington timeline featuring albums and other. Ellington himself briefly featured roach in his band during the early 1950s, and expressed on multiple occasions his appreciation for mingus. The complete original album money jungle united artists uas15017, which was the only trio collaboration of duke ellington with charles mingus and max roach. The super bowl 50 trailer for the jungle book from disney. So, using amazon to do their buying, of course the computer probably recommended candid roach, and since this compilation was only released last year, its selection was certainly the right one.
Money jungle blue note it has been hailed by some as one of the greatest piano trio. Max roach, like many other modernists used a 20 x 14 bass drum which was the result of a suggestion by davey tough to the gretsch drum company as early as 1948 along with a 12 x 8 and a 14 x 14 floor tom which was first seen in the 1954 catalogue. The eloquent firing of charles mingus by duke ellington. The sets nearly all originals, and titles include money jungle, le fleurs africaines, and wig wise.
Money jungle duke ellington, charlie mingus, max roach. Max roach and his legacy honorary events at u mass not so. Like ellingtons piano in the foreground, money jungle is a trio recording in this case. Went to see disneys new live action version of the jungle book tonight. Generational and stylistic differences between the three masters led to fearless musicmaking of the highest order.
Two trips through the money jungle jazz history online. Find out where the jungle book 2016 is streaming, if the jungle book 2016 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Money jungle, the 1963 album recorded by duke ellington on piano, charles mingus on bass and max roach on drums, is an enduring classic of jazz it both documented a. Duke ellington, charlie mingus, max roach, juan tizol. May 15, 2016 bear, lion and tiger brothers rescued in drugs raid refuse to be separated after 15 years together duration. Max roach, one of the great jazz drummers will give you a few minutes of free joy. Like ellingtons piano in the foreground, money jungle is a trio recording in this case featuring charlie mingus on bass and max roach on drums. Thats certainly the case with money jungle, his extraordinary 1962 trio record with bassist charles mingus and drummer max roach. Her concert is the culmination of a series of events honoring the truly innovative spirit of umass amherst legacy max roach. This film was walt disneys third work and second live action adaption of rudyard kiplings story, the first a 2d animated movie in 1967.
The eloquent firing of charles mingus by duke ellington medium. Money jungle, an album by duke ellington charlie mingus max roach. Duke ellington piano, composer, charles mingus bass, max roach drums, alan douglas producer, bill schwartau engineer, frank gauna cover design, photography, george wein liner notes. All but one of the compositions were written by ellington, with four of the seven on the original lp being recorded for the first time on this album. Dave brubecks 1959 album time out is one of the landmark recordings in jazz history. Duke ellingtons genius was of such an enormous magnitude and his contributions to american culture so great that its easy for certain portions of his catalog to be somewhat overlooked. Though they promptly returned to their respective projects, these two unrivaled innovators came up with a statement far more lasting than they might have expected. On it carrington not only plays with her usual exemplary fire, but makes a strong case for her lyrical and conceptual voice being among the most intriguing in modern jazz. This followup is a reimagining of the famous 1963 duke ellingtoncharles mingus max roach release, money jungle. The magniloquent ellington, suave, tactful, would be a.
The magniloquent ellington, suave, tactful, would be a man of distinction even. This rerelease is not the greatest in terms of sound reproduction. Money jungle duke ellington, charles mingus, max roach. Released in january 1969 on solid state catalog no. Rent the jungle book 2016 2016 starring bill murray and ben kingsley on dvd and bluray. Released in february 1963 on united artists catalog no. Money jungle bonus tracks by duke ellington vinyl, jan20, wax time. May 04, 2017 his meeting with coltrane was emblematic of his renewed creativity and was one of several albums he recorded in his latter life with theretofore unexpected artists, not the least of which his other 1962 date, money jungle with bassist charles mingus and drummer max roach. The blantonwebster band rca bluebird 56591rb first time. On september 17, 1962, duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach gathered at sound makers studio in nyc and recorded money jungle, one of the most celebrated jazz trio albums of all time. Over a 40year career, terri lyne carrington has played with jazz luminaries herbie hancock, wayne shorter, lester bowie, cassandra wilson, dianne reeves, john. If you dont see the email in your inbox, check your spam, bulk or promotions folder. For that reason alone, the 50 th anniversary of its release merits celebration.
The song jungle jungle baat chali hai was recreated as a music video for promoting this movie in india. Max roach and his legacy honorary events at u mass not. Hard bop and post bop from the great jazz sticksman. Norah jones recorded it for her 2016 album day breaks.
On august 18, he recorded a septet date with coleman hawkins, and on september 26, he cut a memorable album with john coltrane. Kennedy marked the plunge into the chaos that was the middle and late sixties. Oct 23, 2015 the album money jungle was officially released in february of 1963, just three months after the assassination of president john f. You can look at the names attached and expect to go into this getting superb musicianship. The music created at this session was the stuff legends are made of and this set was truly legendary. After a warm day, then a little hail the grass has started to steam. It was all blue screen so there was no need for a jungle. Max roach was born to alphonse and cressie roach in the township of newland, pasquotank county, north carolina, which borders the southern edge of the great dismal swamp. Provocative in blue her homage to the original money jungle with duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach. Congratulations to terri lyne carrington on her grammy nomination for best instrumental album for money jungle. Duke mingus, charles roach, max ellington money jungle.
Get the best deals on duke ellington vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. The jungle book is actually a collection of short stories written by an english author rudyard kipling. The album was a homage to such giants as duke ellington, charles mingus and max roach, and was also released to mark the 50th anniversary of their money jungle. Complete your duke ellington charlie mingus max roach collection. Though they promptly returned to their respective projects, these two unrivalled innovators came up with a statement far more lasting than they might have expected. Money jungle bonus tracks by duke ellington vinyl, jan. I am not a big fan of direct metal mastering dmm which is how this copy was remastered. Based on the story director jon favreau decided to direct and coproduce the movie in the year 20. Making of the jungle book 2016 film maac at chowringhee. Bill murray, christopher walken, ben kingsley, idris elba, scarlett johansson, and neel sethi in the jungle book 2016. One of the most influential jazz albums ever, praised for the freedom of its virtuosic artists pianist duke ellington, bassist charlie mingus and drummer max roach. African flower or little african flower petite fleur africaine is a composition by jazz pianist and composer duke ellington.
Duke ellington, charles mingus, and max roach wig wise. If terri lyne wins, she will be the first woman in the grammys 56 year history to get the award for best jazz instrumental album. Bringing together duke ellington, charles mingus, and max roach was not just recording three excellent and genius musicians. Aug 06, 20 money jungle is a classic jazz album with a trio consisting of duke ellington on piano, charles mingus on bass, and max roach on drums. It is not typical duke ellington, but if you get it, it is one of those albums you need to own. Many confuse the township of newland with newland town in avery county, north carolina.
Money jungle, the 1963 album recorded by duke ellington on piano, charles mingus on bass and max roach on drums, is an enduring classic of jazz. Rent the jungle book 2016 2016 on dvd and bluray dvd. February 22, 2008 roach was one of jazzs legendary drummers an innovator and cocreator of what became known as bebop. Its no wonder that the tension between duke ellington, max roach, and. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew liveaction epic adventure about mowgli newcomer neel sethi, a mancub whos been raised by a family of wolves. Nov 01, 2016 all things considered for november 1, 2016 hear the all things considered program for november 1. Get the best deals on duke ellington vinyl records when you shop the largest.
The album money jungle was officially released in february of 1963, just three months after the assassination of president john f. Duke ellington piano, composer, charles mingus bass, max roach drums, alan douglas producer, bill schwartau engineer, frank gauna cover design, photography. Vinyl reissue of duke ellington money jungle jazz classics. Maxwell lemuel max roach january 10, 1924 august 16, 2007 was an american jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer. Money jungle blue note duke ellington, charles mingus, and max roach switch blade. Money jungle plus 3 bonus tracks by duke ellington. Dec 27, 2010 he and my aunt have also bought me a number of jazz cds over the years, of which several were max roach products. Look for it, then click the link to activate your account. Money jungle is a studio album by pianist duke ellington with money jungle is a studio album by pianist duke ellington with double bassist charles mingus and drummer max roach. Terri lyne carringtons money jungle live in fort lauderdale, jan 9, 2016.
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