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Ted Howe is a veteran jazz musician who seems to be treading on dangerous ground by tackling a Duke Ellington songbook, not exactly an original idea. The pianist was originally hired to choreograph his long-running Ellington program for a ballet performance by the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre in Atlanta. In the process of recording the music for the show's producer, he realized that he had a viable CD in the making. Howe chose ten pieces from Ellington's vast repertoire, but the pianist came up with some imaginative approaches, mixing various styles into each track. Accompanied by two talented musicians, bassist Neal Starkey (long a first-call player for visiting performers needing a local rhythm section) and drummer Jerry Fields, he dreams up a wild Latin chart for an extended workout of "Caravan" that showcases Fields to good effect. His playful side comes across in the whimsical take of "Sophisticated Lady." His perky interpretation of "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" utilizes his effective stride piano chops. His introduction to "Take the 'A' Train" suggests a locomotive getting underway, before venturing into more familiar bop variations of this famous theme song. It is refreshing to discover musicians the caliber of Ted Howe and his trio, who can find new ground to explore within well-known compositions by a jazz legend. ~ Ken Dryden
Liner Note Author: Ted Howe.
Recording information: AcousTech Music Productions, Atlanta, GA.
Arranger: Ted Howe.
Personnel: Ted Howe (piano); Ted Howe; Neal Starkey (double bass); Jerry Fields (drums, cajon drums).
Audio Mixer: Matt Still.
Ellington Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   great album
Don't go by the first reviewer. This is a unique take on Ellington's material with excellent playing by Howe and his backup.
Submitted by David (Cleveland, OH)
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This CD blew mind the first time I listened to it. Ted Howe is the best pianist I have heard from Atlanta. His Duke Ellington arrangements are innovative and exciting. Neal Starkey and Jerry Fields are also very talented musicians and they compliment his Ted's style very well. Anyone interested in jazz should definitely buy this CD. The recording sounds great too.
Submitted by John Horace (Atlanta, Ga)
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In addition, this lackluster musical attempt is not helped by Mr. Ted Howe's untalented cronies. Nothing can be done to save this train wreck! This is a real crash and burn for Ted Howe. I venture to say his career can never recover from this massive betrayal of Duke Ellington's memory.
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