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sat 29 jun 2024 12:00 hrs
Composer: Duke Ellington

In JazzNotJazz, we create a unique mixtape from 100 years of Jazz recordings, combined with relevant, or sometimes not-so-relevant facts. The focus of this program is The Soul of Jazz, so we will most definitely deviate to associated genres. We also have some infrequently recurring segments such as “De Niet Platgespeelde Standard” (The Unplayed Standard), “Ellington Train Songs,” “Jazz Cameosl,” and “More is Better.”

This time a non-stop broadcast with a thematic approach. Intensive focus on the compositions and performances of Duke Ellington (and Ellingtonians) and his orchestra, as well as corresponding performances by the contemporary jazz trio Backback from Belgium. This is their second album with such an approach. The title is ‘DUKE’.

The trio consists of Marc De Maeseneer on saxophone and bass clarinet, Filip Wauters on electric guitar and as the band leader, and Giovanni Barcella on drums. This time, they will be accompanied by guest musicians playing the trombone and vibraphone. In the gentlemen’s own words, they create music that is 50% composed and 50% improvised. Their original compositions feature modern improvisation but also occasionally showcase an idiosyncratic sound. They complement each other within the trio and sometimes take over each other’s roles.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the idea arose to explore Duke Ellington’s compositions, specifically focusing on those that are less commonly heard. We’re not exactly sure how the selection process unfolded, but it’s indisputable that these are lesser-known yet exceptional compositions. In turn, we chose pieces from their album DUKE and found the corresponding Duke Ellington originals. We hope you enjoy this unique combination. We find Backback’s approach so successful that we secretly hope for a trilogy :-).

On 23 September 2023, we looked at Backback’s first album with Duke Ellington material (‘DEUK’), you can still listen to this episode.

 

Track 01: Backback, Oclupaca

Track 02: Duke Ellington, Oclupaca

Track 03: Backback, The New Piano Roll Blues

Track 04: Duke Ellington, New Piano Roll Blues

Track 05: Backback, Bakiff

Track 06: Duke Ellington, Bakiff

Track 07: Backback, Acht ‘O Clock Rock

Track 08: Duke Ellington, Acht O’Clock Rock

Track 09: Backback, Blood Count

Track 10: Duke Ellington, Blood Count

Track 11: Backback, Amour Amour

Track 12: Duke Ellington, Amour, Amour

Track 13: Backback, Echoes Of Harlem

Track 14: Duke Ellington, Echoes Of Harlem

Track 15: Backback, Portrait Of Mahalia Jackson

Track 16: Duke Ellington, Portrait Of Mahalia Jackson

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