Open Letter to Duke

Charles Mingus · 1959 · Hommage à Duke Ellington

Context

A tribute to Duke Ellington, recorded on May 12, 1959 for Mingus Ah Um. According to the page consulted, the piece borrows elements from three earlier Mingus compositions: “Nouroog,” “Duke's Choice,” and “Slippers.”

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Fables of Faubus (1959)
• Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (1959)
• Better Git It in Your Soul (1959)
• Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting (1959)
• Nostalgia in Times Square (1959)
• Boogie Stop Shuffle (1959)

Sources

• EN: Mingus Ah Um

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