Tag Archives: Duke Ellington

The Duke & The Queen! The Suite… live!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Paul Brad

As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations the Nu Civilisation Orchestra led by pianist /composer Peter Edwards took to the stage at the QEH to deliver Duke Ellington’s legendary ‘The Queen’s Suite’ alongside a suite of brand new compositions … Continue reading →

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DEEP JAZZZ QUIZ…. How did you do?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Paul Brad

The DEEP JAZZ QUIZ was posted on Dec 15th and as I’ve said… a lot of the answers to those deeper questions were to be found in the back issues of Straight No Chaser….  others, are for some people, common … Continue reading →

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SPATIAL A.K.A.: A Night To Remember!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Paul Brad

Spatial A.K.A. … London Jazz Festival… I don’t know if this will work but here’s the notes I was prompted to scribble during what turned out be an extraordinary and incredibly inspiring three hour concert… Cacophony of Horns.  Weaving though … Continue reading →

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