An adept improviser influenced early on by the swinging bop sound of trombonist j. In addition to the recording, delfeayo s original theatrical jazz production, sweet thunder. The play was born from marsalis affinity for the music of duke ellington and the poetry of shakespeare. Delfeayo marsalis conjoins the works of ellington and. Delfeayo marsalis tackles such sweet thunder by duke. He was at the ornate toledo museum of art peristyle on valentine. Delfeayo marsalis has been fascinated with this work for years and his interpretation of the work, sweet thunder, is the result of meticulous scholarship and practice, including a live performance of the suite that helped him understand the ways it could be shaped. Sweet thunder earned a place on numerous top cds of the year lists and wide critical acclaim including 4 stars in usa today and 5 stars in the financial times. Sweet thunder by ivan doig is the third and final book in the morris morgan trilogy. Charleston jazz orchestra with delfeayo marsalis put your right foot forward duration. For this album, trombonist, composer, and arranger delfeayo marsalis of the new orleans marsalises put together his own arrangement of the suites 12 pieces as a tribute to both ellington and shakespeare. Sweet thunder updated april 25, 2019 by bill beuttler delfeayo marsalis struts his trombonistarranger chops while paying tribute to duke ellingtons 1957 tribute to william shakespeare, such sweet thunder, joined by a rotating cast including his saxophonist brother branford and piano standout mulgrew miller.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Acclaimed trombonist and member of the first family of jazz, delfeayo marsalis launches sweet thunder. Sweet thunder, an album by delfeayo marsalis on spotify. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises such sweet thunder delfeayo marsalis sweet thunder. The last southern gentlemen by delfeayo marsalis on spotify. The marsalis family ellis, wynton, delfeayo, jason, branford nea. Delfeayo marsalis brilliant variations on the original masterpiece suite inspired by shakespeares works by duke ellington and billy strayhorn extends the enjoyment of the previous masterwork, while expanding the reflections of wills inspiration a most declarative composition of a first rate artist.
He wrote his thesis on the suite and studied ellingtons original scores in detail. The impressive packaging of this album contains detailed annotation and. Trombonist, producer, composer, and member of the acclaimed marsalis musical family. In 1957, the duke ellington orchestra recorded such sweet thunder, a suite of 12 compositions based on the writings of william shakespeare. Delfeayo is, in many ways, the most fun of the marsalises. Delfeayo marsalis sweet thunder cd baby music store. Sweet thunder troubador jass records the shakespeareinspired orchestral vignettes of such sweet thunder. With so many globetrotting careers in one clan, it doesnt happen. On thursday, internationally acclaimed trombonist delfeayo marsalis, along with father ellis and brother branford, take to the stage for sweet thunder. Trombonist delfeayo marsalis takes the sound of an allnight throwdown in the french quarter worldwide with help from his mighty uptown jazz orchestra. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Delfeayo marsalis bringing new orleans to toledo the blade.
Delfeayo marsalis is a trombonist, composer, author and educator. If you like your duke with a little spice, youll like delfeayo marsalis sweet thunder. Marsalis recently recorded his interpretation of the album, sweet thunder, which takes calculated liberties with the original. Sesame street theme is the fourth track from delfeayo marsalis new album kalamazoo, out now from troubadour jass records. When delfeayo marsalis was last in toledo two years ago, the music was an exercise in elegance and virtuosic jazz sophistication. Sweet thunder by delfeayo marsalis, released in 2011 on troubadour jass. A reimagining of ellingtons tribute to william shakespeare, this recording is soulful, emotional, swinging and a purely class outing. Troubadour jass records is excited to announce the new delfeayo marsalis release. While he remains an indemand producer, delfeayo marsalis own albums, like 1992s religiousinspired pontius pilates decision and 2010s shakespearethemed sweet thunder, have solidified his reputation as a formidable artist in his own right, whose grasp of the jazz tradition is matched by his creative, often conceptual ideas. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from delfeayo marsalis at the discogs marketplace. Marsalis has also been long involved in work as an educator. Trombonist delfeayo marsalis is a highly regarded jazz performer and producer who came to prominence alongside his famous siblings as a member of the renowned new orleansbased marsalis family. He founded the uptown music theatre in new orleans and has released several albums including make america great again 2016 the last southern gentlemen 2014 sweet thunder 2011 and minions dominion 2006 all on troubadour jass records.
August 7, 2016 marciac, france wynton marsalis performing duke ellingtons classic repertoire with the young stars of jazz at jazz in marciac 2016. The shakespeareinspired orchestral vignettes of such sweet. Delfeayo marsalis octet live performance of circle of fourths from duke ellingtons such sweet thunder suite. Delfeayo marsalis is an american jazz trombonist, record producer and educator. Find delfeayo marsalis discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Ft business book of the year a lockdown reading list.
Johnson, marsalis initially emerged in the late 80s as a producer, working on albums by his brothers, saxophonist. Delfeayo marsalis, sweet thunder duke & shak, troubadour jass, 2009. Wynton marsalis, blood on the fields, columbia, 1995 the marsalis family. Delfeayo marsalis biography, albums, streaming links. Morrie and his new wife, grace, receive notice of an inheritance and return to butte after traveling the world for a. Internationally acclaimed trombonist, composer, producer, educator and 2011 nea jazz masters award recipient. Delfeayo marsalis struts his trombonistarranger chops while paying tribute to duke ellingtons 1957 tribute to william shakespeare, such sweet thunder, joined by a rotating cast including his saxophonist brother branford and piano standout mulgrew miller.
The marsalis family ellis, wynton, delfeayo, jason. Sweet thunder is a major departure from the original such sweet thunder, hard to imagine in the hands of a musician less versatile than delfeayo marsalis. Marsalis also created an original theatrical jazz production, sweet thunder. Mp3 delfeayo marsalis sweet thunder by darrylbutts issuu. Its a triumph for delfeayo marsalis, who is an inventive arranger, an extremely gifted trombone player and an artist with vision. More than any other ellington suite, thunder is extremely rich in melody, yet modest in development. Find delfeayo marsalis discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. The marsalis family ellis, wynton, delfeayo, jason, branford. Sasha masakowski, the marsalis brothers and irvin mayfield. Delfeayo marsalis doesnt just rediscover duke ellington. Such sweet thunder was the title of an extended jazz suite composed by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in response to a commission from the stratford ontario shakespeare festival in 1957.
Its a daring project, which at least one prominent figure is already on record politely objecting to. For this album, trombonist, composer, and arranger delfeayo marsalis of the new orleans marsalises put together his own arrangement of the suites 12 pieces as a tribute to both ellington and. Kalamazoo, marsalis firstever live album, documents a single. He reanimates ellington as a living breathing thing, a collaborative voice. Delfeayo marsalis has been fascinated to the point of obsession with this project for many years. Marsalis was born in new orleans, the son of dolores nee ferdinand and ellis louis marsalis, jr. In additional to an allstar cast of his contemporaries, delfeayo surrounds himself with capable saxophonists mark gross, jason marshall, mark shim as well as brother branford marsalis. Delfeayo marsalis sweet thunder 2011 something else. This item is in good condition with all original artwork and materials. Explore releases from delfeayo marsalis at discogs. The official delfeayo marsalis fan page where old school rocks, baby. Its rare when the musical members of the marsalis family all come together to play under the same roof.