Isfahan

Duke Ellington · 1966 · Far East Suite

Context

Composed by Billy Strayhorn under the title "Elf," "Isfahan" was recorded in New York in December 1966 for the Far East Suite (RCA), with Johnny Hodges as alto soloist. The suite, inspired by the 1963 tour supported by the State Department, won the 1968 Grammy for best instrumental jazz performance by a large group.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modern big bands, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Modern big bands: Swing, big bands, Third stream.

By the same artist

• Blue Pepper (Far East of the Blues) (1966)
• Sacred Concert (sélection) (1965)
• Take the Coltrane (1963)
• In a Sentimental Mood (1963)
• Money Jungle (1962)
• Paris Blues (1961)

Sources

• EN: Far East Suite

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