''Ode to Duke Ellington'' is a solo piano album by

Abdullah Ibrahim Abdullah Ibrahim (born Adolph Johannes Brand on 9 October 1934), previously known as Dollar Brand, is a South African pianist and composer. His music reflects many of the musical influences of his childhood in the multicultural port areas of Cap ...

, recorded in 1973.

Recording and music

The album was recorded in December 1973. The material reflects the influence that

Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American Jazz piano, jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous Big band, jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Born and raised in Washington, D ...

had on pianist

. Ibrahim "improvises impressionistic medleys, sometimes mixing in a few of his themes with Ellington's music."

Release and reception

''Ode to Duke Ellington'' was released by

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. The

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reviewer concluded that the album was "An interesting and somewhat introspective (if ultimately joyful) recital of reverent music."

Track listing

#"Impressions on a Caravan" #"Solitude" #"Ode to Duke" #"In a Sentimental Mood" #"What Really Happened in the Cornfields Is That the Birds Made Music All the Day and so I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart at Duke's Place" #"Two Spirituals" #"Rose Got It Bad in Harlem"

Personnel

– piano

References

{{Authority control Abdullah Ibrahim albums Solo piano jazz albums 1973 albums