Ellington

Description

The late Al Jarreau celebrates Duke Ellington in an album recorded live with a big band shortly before his passing. This album is the fruit of a collaboration with the NDR Bigband, led by Jörg Achim Keller, and pays homage to Duke Ellington's work. Jarreau and Keller meticulously selected tracks that resonated most with Jarreau's unique approach. The album includes iconic tracks such as "I’m Beginning to See the Light" and "I Got It Bad (and that Ain’t Good)," where Jarreau and the orchestra respond to each other harmoniously, allowing soloists space to express their creativity. Jarreau also explored various musical styles on this album: some tracks adopt a pure ballad style, like "I Got It Bad (and that Ain’t Good)," while others, like "Lush Life" and "Come Sunday," flirt with pop and R&B. Each track on the album was crafted to capture Jarreau's very essence, with palpable energy and emotion in every note. *Ellington* was recorded live, which gives it a rare authenticity and spontaneity, allowing the chemistry between Jarreau and the NDR Bigband to shine. A deeply moving posthumous album!