Joe Jackson - The Duke (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2012
- 10 tracks
- 47 min
- new wave
The Duke
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I'm totally in love with this album. I've never been a huge Joe Jackson fan, but this one is just so awesome. It's an amazing record!
In "The Duke," Joe Jackson takes on 15 Ellington masterpieces across ten tracks, blending melodies and rhythms from different pieces in a way that echoes Ellington's own creative spirit. Instead of copying the original big-band arrangements, Jackson reimagines the songs through his unique musical lens, experimenting with surprising grooves and sounds. The outcome is a smooth blend of diverse influences, brimming with a playful energy that aligns with Ellington's innovative mindset. Jackson's signature vocals grace tracks like "I’m Beginning To See The Light," "Mood Indigo," and "I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)," while "It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)" features a vocal exchange with punk legend Iggy Pop. Soulful R&B singer Sharon Jones delivers a powerful performance on "I Ain’t Got Nothin’ But The Blues." Honoring Ellington's multiculturalism, Jackson invited Iranian artist Sussan Deyhim to perform "Caravan" in Farsi, and Brazilian/Dutch collective Zuco 103's Lilian Vieira to interpret "Perdido" in Portuguese. The album's captivating blend of electronic and natural sounds is highlighted in instrumentals like "Isfahan," featuring Steve Vai and electronic artist Kris Ingram Lanzaro, "Rockin’ In Rhythm," "The Mooche," and "Black and Tan Fantasy." The project brings together an impressive lineup, including jazz violinist Regina Carter, bassist Christian McBride, rock guitarist Steve Vai, drummer Ahmir 'Questlove’ Thompson and other members of The Roots, as well as Jackson's longtime collaborators, guitarist Vinnie Zummo and percussionist Sue Hadjopoulos. Two tracks ("PERDIDO" and "IT DON'T MEAN A THING") were recorded with Zuco 103 in Amsterdam, while the rest were recorded and mixed in New York by renowned producer/engineer Elliot Scheiner. While "The Duke" is a tribute to Ellington, it's undeniably a Joe Jackson album, staying true to his enduring spirit of musical exploration.
I gotta say, this is the poorest JJ album I've heard
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