Find album credit information for the nutcracker suite duke ellington on allmusic. The nutcracker suite additional works to be announced jazz up your holidays with duke ellington s dazzling reimagining of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, performed by the duke ellington orchestrathe only ensemble directly carrying on the tradition from duke himself. Seeing as how it is christmas, i figured that another mass upload would be an appropriate gift to give out on youtube, and what better to start with, then duke ellingtons rendition of the. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, nutcracker crafts and nutcracker sweet. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
David berger and the sultans of swing, duke ellington. Due to its popularity, the nutcracker has been used for many many different things and in many many different ways. In 1960 duke ellington recorded a jazz version of the nutcracker suite. Join the thompson jazz studies program for a joyful and swinging evening of the hippest holiday music ever.
Listen before or after reading the nutcracker in harlem by t. His gift of melody and his mastery of sonic textures, rhythms, and. Dec 03, 2015 the story behind the jazzedup nutcracker the nutcracker suite, which uindy performs dec. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. In 1960, ellington and strayhorn wrote their version of the famous tchaikovsky ballet. The nutcracker suite is duke ellington and billy strayhorns masterful arrangement of tchaikovskys classic. Ellington resident stars in connecticut concert ballet. Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of duke s orchestra expressed. We have the most unique collection of nutcrackers and nutcracker ballet gifts. Families and the youngatheart will enjoy the nutcracker presented in two waysfavorite excerpts from tchaikovskys ballet and duke ellingtons version that swings. Toot toot tootie toot dance of the reedpipes, peanut brittle brigade march, sugar rum cherry dance of the sugarplum fairy, danse of the floreadores. Nutcracker ballet gifts nutcrackers, ornaments and more. Joining ballet afrique this season is the austin community college jazz ensemble with an impressive.
Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognized as one of duke ellingtons most important albums of the 1960s. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn. The nutcracker suite additional works to be announced. Duke ellingtons nutcracker with duke ellington orchestra. Find the best nutcracker ballet and experiences in southern california. Conductor david berger leads a fullscale ballet based on themes of tchaikovskys classic holiday piece the nutcracker, but this version is quite different from the original. Nov 28, 2014 the baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia. Ellingtonstrayhorn jazz nutcracker suitecentral washington university jazz band 1. Eventbrite ballet afrique presents duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite.
I wanted to create a ballet for our community, says choreographer. Ellington and strayhorns the nutcracker suite at studenaker. Duke ellingtons nutcracker with duke ellington orchestra at the renee and henry. The nutcracker suite duke ellington credits allmusic.
Peanut brittle brigade march this is one of the fine examples of the full ellington band turning a foursided march theme into a great jazz performance. Ballet afrique presents duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite. Its a challenge to transform the nutcracker suites romantic orchestra into jumpin jazz melodies, but thats exactly what duke ellington and his collaborator, billy strayhorn, did. We have a wide selection of nutcracker ballet gifts perfect for performance gifts and fundraisers. This authentic edition of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, as arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian institutions national museum of american history.
The legendary composing and arranging skills of duke ellington and billy strayhorn also make it nutcracker season for jazz aficionados. Duke ellington, born april 29, 1899 in washington, d. Ballet afrique presents duke ellingtons the nutcracker. Home nutcracker ballet gifts nutcrackers, ornaments. Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of dukes orchestra expressed.
Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of duke. Dance majors develop their abilities through a progression of courses that include orientation, history, composition, production, tap, ethnic dance african, four levels of a vaganovabased ballet technique and three levels of modern dance. Attendees at saturdays performance will also experience video realizations with the nutcracker and hansel and gretel. Neighbor news ellington resident stars in connecticut concert ballet presents the nutcracker. There is also a great book about dukes nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza. Tchaikovskys ballet may not have shaken the world when he first presented it, in. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite 180g lp elusive disc. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite 1960. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognized as one of duke ellington s most important albums of the 1960s. Seeing as how it is christmas, i figured that another mass upload would be an appropriate gift to give out on youtube, and what better to start with, then duke ellington s rendition of the.
Ellingtons reworking of griegs peer gynt suites including in the hall of the mountain king and his tribute to john steinbeck suite thursday are also among his better extended works, really. We carry a selection of nutcracker ornaments and nutcrackers in a variety of sizes and styles ranging from 4 to 17 tall. The acclaimed chicago jazz orchestra cjo will debut a new holiday music tradition in chicago when it presents duke ellington and billy strayhorns the nutcracker suite, a jazzinfused. Special guest councilwoman natasha harpermadison appears in the iconic role of mother ginger. Dec 25, 2009 seeing as how it is christmas, i figured that another mass upload would be an appropriate gift to give out on youtube, and what better to start with, then duke ellington s rendition of the. Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of dukes.
Billy and the duke at their best with some great original material. Jazz up the holiday season with a sample from duke ellington s version of the nutcracker suite performed by david berger jazz. Hoffmanns story the nutcracker and the mouse king although the original production was not a. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognised as one of duke ellington s most important albums of the 1960s.
Ellington s band memebers were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. David berger and the sultans of swing, duke ellington, billy. These items are imported from china and are not made in the usa. On a night in 1960, legendary musician and band leader duke ellington, along with his collaborator billy strayhorn, decided to jazz up tchaikovskys christmastime staple, nutcracker suite. The east austin dance company presents a jazzy spin to the holiday classic. At christmas 1960, the composing duo managed something truly extraordinary. The story behind the jazzedup nutcracker the nutcracker suite, which uindy performs dec. Duke ellington nutcracker suite music skip to main content. There is also a great book about duke s nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza. One of duke ellington s most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz.
Neighbor news ellington resident stars in connecticut concert ballet presents the. Ellington and strayhorn did not save all their gifts for royals. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by tchaikovsky, arranged by ellington and billy strayhorn. A colorful interpretation of a holiday classic set to the music of duke ellingtons the nutcracker suite. Ellington strayhorn jazz nutcracker suitecentral washington university jazz band 1. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky duke ellington and his orchestra ellington, strayhorn, tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite. Nutcracker ballet 7 product tags bags baseball caps cami tops cds children china mugs crop tops fridge magnets hoodies jewellery keyrings nutcracker soldier polo shirts snowglobes sweatshirts tshirts tank tops toys. This christmas season, the joffrey ballet will premiere an entirely new scenario and. We will be adding new bolshoi ballet items after the conclusion of the highly successful season at the royal opera house. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite once upon a masterpiece.
Jazz up the holiday season with a sample from duke ellingtons version of the nutcracker suite performed by david berger jazz. One of the originators of bigband jazz, ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all western music. Plum jumpsuit, avenue of the arts hotel and nutcracker gifts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Explore new styles of themed nutcrackers in our 2018 collection. Dec 14, 20 this post was contributed by a community member. Ellingtons band memebers were not so sure that a classical ballet could become a coolcat jazz number. Duke ellington and his orchestra the nutcracker suite. Joining ballet afrique this season is the austin community college jazz ensemble with an impressive 20 members under the direction of dr. One of duke ellingtons most delightful adaptations of another composers material is his reworking of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite into jazz. This suite was first composed as a ballet score by russian composer pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky in 1892. These unique christmas nutcrackers make ideal gifts for any ballet enthusiast.
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