Portrait of Mahalia Jackson

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra · 1970 · Portrait de la chanteuse de gospel, Ellington 1970

Context

Last piece (4:53) of New Orleans Suite, dedicated to Mahalia Jackson. In 1971 the album received the Grammy for best jazz performance by a big band and five stars from DownBeat.

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

• Blues for New Orleans (1970)
• Portrait of Louis Armstrong (1970)
• Second Line (1970)
• Portrait of Sidney Bechet (1970)
• Isfahan (1966)
• Blue Pepper (Far East of the Blues) (1966)

Sources

• EN: New Orleans Suite

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