Jungle Nights In Harlem 1927-1931

Description

Dedicated to one of the founding figures of orchestral jazz, this box set produced by Alain Pailler and Tony Baldwin explores the decisive years of Duke Ellington, spearhead of the Harlem Renaissance between 1927 and 1931.From the first iconic tracks (Black and Tan Fantasy, 1927) to the sonic frescoes like Jungle Nights in Harlem (1930), Ellington forged a "jungle" aesthetic blending blues, theatricality, and urban modernity. Driven by major soloists, this collection captures the emergence of an orchestral art in full mutation, rich with unprecedented timbres and powerful expressiveness.Restored with the utmost care, this box set restores all the sonic richness of the Duke's orchestras, with a presence and clarity that immerse the listener in the very heart of the era.