The duke

Description

Joe Jackson is a unique musician in the history of British pop; coming from punk culture, he immediately stands out for his ability to combine raw energy, creativity, and a refusal of stereotypes. Once again, he surprises his countless fans with this album in tribute to the Jazz legend Duke Ellington, one of his constant sources of inspiration over his three decades of career. While technically the album is a tribute, it remains a very personal and unconventional album, which reflects the timeless brilliance of the Duke's compositions but also demonstrates once again all the talent of its initiator as an arranger, musician, and singer. The result is an ambitious fusion of genres, a blend of electronic and organic, magnified by a plethora of prestigious guests in respect of the Duke's multiculturalism: Rock icon Iggy Pop, R'nB diva Sharon Jones, Iranian singer Sussan Deyhim, Lilian Vie from the Zuco103 collective, 'guitar hero' Steve Vai, the two stars of contemporary Jazz Regina Carter (Violin) and Christian McBride (Bass), as well as several members of The Roots.