EoJ Tip ~ First Look at Terri Lyne Carrington's "Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue"!

This looks like it going to be fabulous - I cannot wait for this to be released so that I can hear it on the surround sound system that I haven't used for almost 4 years!! 

PRESS RELEASE

GRAMMY® WINNER TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON PAYS HOMAGE TO DUKE ELLINGTON'S MONEY JUNGLE

Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue marks 50th anniversary of release of historic Ellington-Mingus-Roach recording

In 1962, Duke Ellington recorded a trio date with bassist Charlie Mingus and drummer Max Roach that is today considered one of the pivotal jazz recordings of the 1960s. Money Jungle, the 1963 album that emerged from the session, was -- among other things -- a commentary on the perennial tug-of-war between art and commerce. In some ways, the album's 11 tracks were intended as a sort of counterbalance to the capitalist bent of the Mad Men generation.

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In Memoriam ~ vocalist Abbey Lincoln [6 August 1930 - 14 August 2010]

Rest in Peace, Ms. Lincoln.

Here's the link to her obituary published in the New York Times: Abbey Lincoln obituary

Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 - August 14, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois) better known by her stage Abbey Lincoln, was a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. Lincoln was unusual in that she wrote and performed her own compositions, expanding the expectations of jazz audiences.

She was one of many singers influenced by Billie Holiday. She had a very long and productive career and continued to perform until the time of her death. She often could be found at the Blue Note in New York City.

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