African Tarantella Stefon Harris

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  • Release Date: 10/03/2006
  • Sales Rank: 112,325
  • Label: BLUE NOTE RECORDS
  • UPC: 094634109024

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African Tarantella

1LISTENThanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta 6:03
2LISTENPortrait of Wellman Braud 6:00
3LISTENBourbon Street Jingling Jollies 3:55
4LISTENSunset and the Mocking Bird 5:46
5LISTENThe Single Petal of a Rose 4:57
6LISTENMemoirs of a Frozen Summer 6:56
7LISTENAfrican Tarantella 9:00
8LISTENDancing Enigma 10:19
9LISTEN[Untitled Track] 1:43

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On this unusual project, vibraphonist Stefon Harris performs three excerpts apiece from Duke Ellington's "New Orleans Suite" and his lesser-known "The Gardner Meditations" plus two pieces from the Duke's "The Queen's Suite." The sensitive "Single Petal of a Rose" is the best known of these selections. Rather than use a big band, Harris is joined by viola, cello, flute, clarinet, trombonist Steve Turre (who is wonderful on "Portrait of Wellman Braud"), and a piano-bass-drums rhythm section. The arrangements are colorful and inventive, with Harris (who doubles on marimba) usually being heard as the lead voice. African Tarantella serves as further proof that Duke Ellington's music, in addition to being enormous in quantity, can be interpreted in an infinite number of colorful ways. Well worth several listens. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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December 22, 2006: This album is a must have, not just for jazz buffs, but for someone looking to expand their horizons in the music world. Just simply sensual.