Duke Ellington brought his singular vision to life with A Drum Is A Woman, an ambitious and imaginative work originally released in 1956. More than a straightforward jazz record, this suite-style production weaves together songs and narration to tell a vivid, creative story — a quality that led critics to describe it as a revealing self-portrait of Ellington himself. It stands as one of the more distinctive entries in his vast and celebrated catalog.
A Drum Is A Woman showcases Duke Ellington and His Orchestra at their most adventurous, blending full orchestral arrangements with narrative elements that set it apart from purely instrumental jazz of the era. This 2022 reissue on Honey Pie Records brings a classic piece of jazz history back to vinyl, making it an excellent addition to any jazz collection.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Honey Pie Records (2)
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2022
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TRACKS
A1. A Drum Is A Woman
A2. Rhythm Pum Te Dum
A3. What Else Can You Do With A Drum
A4. New Orleans
A5. Hey, Buddy Bolden
A6. Carribee Joe
A7. Congo Square
B1. A Drum Is A Woman (Part 2)
B2. You Better Know It
B3. Madam Zajj
B4. Ballet Of The Flying Saucers
B5. Zajj's Dream
B6. Rhumbop
B7. Carribee Joe (Part 2)
B8. Finale
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