James Newton - The African Flower (1985)
James Newton - The African Flower (1985)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Tracks: 7 | 43:15 | 99.3 Mb
Style: Bop, Post Bop | Label: Blue Note
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Tracks: 7 | 43:15 | 99.3 Mb
Style: Bop, Post Bop | Label: Blue Note
This wonderful set finds flutist James Newton creating fresh interpretations of seven songs written by Duke Ellington and/or Billy Strayhorn. His ensembles include violinist John Blake, altoist Arthur Blythe, cornetist Olu Dara, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, pianist Roland Hanna (who has long had the ability to emulate Ellington's chord voicings and touch), bassist Rick Rozie, percussionist Anthony Brown, and either Pheeroan Ak Laff or Billy Hart on drums. In addition, Milt Grayson (who had sung with Ellington) takes a guest vocal on "Strange Feeling." Whether romping through "Cottontail," reviving "Virgin Jungle" (heard in an 11-minute version), or taking an unaccompanied flute flight on "Sophisticated Lady," James Newton's tribute set is quite memorable and a real gem.Tracklist:
1. Black and Tan Fantasy (Ellington, Miley)
2. Virgin Jungle (Ellington, Strayhorn)
3. Strange Feeling (Ellington, Strayhorn)
4. Fleurette Affricaine (Ellington)
5. Cotton Tail (Ellington)
6. Sophisticated Lady (Ellington, Mills, Parish)
7. Passion Flower (Strayhorn)