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Edward Ellington II: guitar; Norman Simmons: piano, arranger; Virginia Mayhew: tenor saxophone, band leader, arranger; Nancy Reed: vocals; Joe Temperley: bass clarinet, baritone sax; Wycliffe Gordon: trombone; Mark McGowan: trumpet; Tom DiCarlo: bass; Paul Wells: drums and Sheila Earley: percussion.
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DUKE ELLINGTON LEGACY |
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Ten impressive musicians grace the album: Pianist Norman Simmons, vocalist Nancy Reed, special guests trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, and baritone saxophonist-bass clarinetist Joe Temperley, Edward K. Ellington II and Mayhew, along with bassist Tom DiCarlo, drummer Paul Wells, trumpeter Mark McGowan, and percussionist Sheila Earley.
Simmons and Mayhew have conscientiously prepared vital, warm-hearted arrangements that encourage the players to find fresh jazz expression in standards and lesser-known Ellingtonia. Simmons is responsible for eight ("Pretty Woman", "Caravan", "Mainstem", "Day Dream", "Isfahan", "Cottontail", "Moon Mist", "Come Sunday") and Mayhew arranged three ("Perdido", "In a Sentimental Mood", and her song "Toe Tickler").
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION |
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"Thank You, Uncle Edward" was chosen "new and noteworthy" by Bob Weinberg of Jazziz Magazine.
Virginia Mayhew's original, "Toe Tickler", from "Thank You, Uncle Edward" was chosen as one of the Top 10 New Songs of 2008 by AllAboutJazz.com. Read more on the Reviews page.
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