STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Duke Ellington — The Far East Suite
Released 1967

The Far East Suite

Duke Ellington

Breaking down the themes in The Far East Suite by Duke Ellington

The Far East Suite- Album Overview The Far East Suite, released in 1966, is a landmark album by the legendary jazz co…

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Duke Ellington — The Mexican Concert
Released 1994

The Mexican Concert

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington-The Mexican Concert – The Mexican Concert: a sonic journey

Album overview "The Mexican Concert," recorded by the legendary Duke Ellington, was released in 1959 under the RCA Vi…

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Duke Ellington — This One's for Blanton!
Released 1994

This One's for Blanton!

Duke Ellington

Exploring the sound of Duke Ellington-This One's for Blanton!: This One's for Blanton!

Album overview "This One's for Blanton!" is a pivotal album in the discography of legendary jazz musician Duke Elling…

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Duke Ellington — Ties & Tails
Released 1986

Ties & Tails

Duke Ellington

A closer look at Duke Ellington's album Ties & Tails

Ties & Tails- Album Overview "Ties & Tails" is a posthumously released album by the legendary jazz composer and b…

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Duke Ellington — Unknown Session
Released 1979

Unknown Session

Duke Ellington

Review of Duke Ellington-Unknown Session – Unknown Session

Album overview The album "Unknown Session," attributed to legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington, is a fascinating ex…

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