Afro Eurasian Eclipse

Duke Ellington | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ojc
• ASIN: B000000YUO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,912 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Jazz Music
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Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: Compact Disk

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The duke and his band at their best!!, March 3, 2001

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robert bonnici (Malta ( Europe )) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Afro Eurasian Eclipse (Audio CD)

One of the most powerful performances of Duke Ellington and his band in my entire collection.Shorn of such stallwarts as Jonny Hodges,Jimmy Hamilton,Ray Nance,Sam Woodyard a.o.,This album pulsates with exotic beats,deep orchestral tones and a drive that competes with his most famous recordings.This is not just a brilliant example of the 'latter' day Duke, this is a brilliant examle 'of Duke!'Paul Gonsalves,Rufus Jones,Noris Turney,Harold Ashby,Harry Carney and The Duke himself are the main protagonists,but the band as a whole are simply at their best.I think that Dukes opening speach, so cool and flavoured,sets the pace.This album is a must for any lover of good music.I love it and Im sure you will too.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and creative - expands your listening horizons., August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Afro Eurasian Eclipse (Audio CD)

I recently read Hasse's biography of Ellington, and this CD was mentioned only a few times. But my jazz record guide gave it five stars (a rare thing; usually reserved for recordings such as Kind of Blue), so I figured I'd give it a listen.

I was very surprised at how accessible it is. The sound is typical Ellington, with some other world influences. Perhaps to 1999 ears it is not so strange-sounding as it was when it was released (late 1960's, I think).

Highly recommended!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars COOLEST JAZZ / SCHMOOZE FREE!!!, January 1, 2002

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Michael R. Lachance (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Afro Eurasian Eclipse (Audio CD)

Duke swings contemporary without cheese.

And he does it well here in the 'Afro-Eurasion Eclipse'. Ever the coolest of cool hosts, Duke Ellington introduces us to a theme of contemporary world music as an ever increasing influence on everything we know.

Harold Ashby does more than his fair share of swinging here and shows us that regardless of influence Duke Ellington's music will always swing. 'Chinoiserie'=WILD! Improvisational jam!

This is a great recording in the fact that Duke really broke away from the bonds of conventional jazz and moved on to areas as yet uncharted. The greatest aspect of this, is, as he did everything else, he did it like the veteran professional he was.

This music swings in a way no one had swung before. Loosen up and listen with your body and soul and this music will grab a hold of you in a new way!