Red Hot + Indigo

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That Duke Ellington transcended all partitions of the music world is inarguable. Red Hot + Indigo nails this point home for a series of new generations, doing so in a way that the ever-elegant Duke would dig. The most frequent contributors are Medeski Martin & Wood, clocking in with six tracks, including the horn-enriched, churning opener, "Acht O'Clock Rock" and Duke's staple riff piece, "C Jam Blues." The trio's mix of soul-jazz steepings and jam-band looseness abets them wonderfully when guests such as trombonists Art Baron and guitarist Kenny Burrell join them. Stepping also to the fore is a group of stunning interpreters. Mary J. Blige nearly bellows "Do Nothing 'til You Hear from Me" in a spare, retro-soul groove. Black Star collaborates with bass great Ron Carter for a blazing social-critique reading of "Money Jungle," and Melky Sedeck percolates a sultry "Mood Indigo" that reiterates a semi-constant retro vibe that runs throughout these 17 tracks. MMW keep "Creole Love Call" within its original, shuffling framework, just as Kenny Burrell does on "In a Sentimental Mood." There's a lot of stretching, though, too: D'Angelo (on keyboards) and the Roots intermingle minimal melody statements and a punching rap throwdown on "Caravan." Terry Callier extends "Satin Doll" with his effusively broad, deep vocal, and Les Nubians give "Come Sunday" an aptly soothing spiritual edge that's irresistible. An expansive exercise in musical cartography, Red Hot + Indigo draws a map of musical cultures here, from kickin' hip-hop to slinking guitar grooves to deep-sea dub. In doing so, they show contours of Ellington that seem both unimaginable and perfect at once. --Andrew Bartlett

Red Hot + Indigo,Various Artists

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Average customer rating: Could Be Better a must listen to cd. it will make you Jump Jive An' Wail There's Some Great Bands On This CD! Looking for a CD to start your collection-HERE YOU GO Good Big Band Sound

Ultra Swing Nouveau Royal Crown Revue , Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Licker , Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums , The Big Six , The New Morty Show , The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra , Big Sandy , Big Time Operator , Indigo Swing , and Various Artists Manufacturer: D.M. Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Retro Swing | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing Jazz & Big Band | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Swing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: High Altitude Swing The Real Deal - The Best of Today's Swing Music Swing This, Baby! Come Out Swingin' ASIN: B00000G4MO Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

1. Swingin' All Day - Royal Crown Revue
2. Walk Right In, Walk Right Out (The Walking Blues) - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
3. Do The Pup - Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums
4. Happy Baby - The Big Six
5. Caldonia - The New Morty Show
6. Mildred, Won't You Behave? - The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra
7. Yama Yama Pretty Mama - Big Sandy
8. Sing, Sing, Sing - Big Time Operator
9. One Hand In My Pocket - Dino Martinis
10. Red Door Blues - Indigo Swing
11. Swing Out - Swingerhead
12. Detroit Swing City - Alien Fashion Show
13. Blue Skies (Full Length Version) - Palm Beach Swing Society
14. Jump Jive An' Wail (Full Length New Millinium Remix) - Martini 7
15. Bandstand Boogie (Extended Play Re-Mix 2000) - Swing City Allstars

Customer Reviews:

Could Be Better.......2003-01-29

This CD has a number of great songs from Lavay Smith and Bill Elliot, as well as other up-and-coming swing bands. However, it could be a lot better than it is. The cover of One Hand In My Pocket made me sick... Alanis Morrisette just doesn't transfer to swing. The mixes of classic swing songs like Jump, Jive and Wail and Blue Skies just don't do the originals (or quality Brian Setzer remakes, in JJ&W's case) justice. This is a good CD to buy if you're looking to experience a variety of new bands, but don't buy it if you're simply looking for a decent version of the classics this CD boasts.

a must listen to cd. it will make you Jump Jive An' Wail.......1999-10-05

My favorite song on the whole thing is Jump Jive An Wail I have that song stuck in my head the day!

There's Some Great Bands On This CD!.......1999-08-13

I got this CD for a graduation present and absolutely loved some of the songs!! Some of my favorites are "Caldonia" which has a great tenor and bari sax solo, "Mildred Won't You Behave", and "Blue Skies" which is a kind-of laid-back carefree song. You have to buy the CD to see for yourself though. You won't regret it!!

Looking for a CD to start your collection-HERE YOU GO.......1999-02-22

This compilation features some of the excellent swingers of today like Royal Crown Revue, Indigo Swing, and Lavay Smith, as well as up and coming acts like the Dino Martini's. If you're looking to start a collection, but are unsure of who to get, start with this one--it's a sound investment and I DIG IT. (I should know--I'm a DJ on a college radio station. My show features swing music). 2 of my Favorite tracks: Bill Elliott Swing Orch- Mildred won't you behave, and One hand in my pocket-Dino Martinis

Good Big Band Sound.......1999-02-03

I listened to most of this CD while in a music store. What I liked about it is that it incorporates the many facets of the Big Band era -- not just the typical swing that has been inundating us lately. I've listened to swing music since I was born (my father grew up in the Big Band era) and this reminds me a lot of what he had me listening to. The Sing, Sing, Sing remake is good, but nothing beats Benny Goodman's version. All-in-all, this is a great mix of sound. A lot of fun!

Average customer rating: A must-have for Medeski, Martin and Wood fans jazZy &hip hOp..whatta combination CD IS A MUST HAVE!

Red Hot + Indigo Various Artists Manufacturer: Red Hot ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Red Hot + Rhapsody: The Gershwin Groove Offbeat: A Red Hot Sound Trip Red Hot + Rio: Pure Listening Pleasure Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter ASIN: B000059TAQ Release Date: 2001-04-10

Tracks:

1. Acht O'Clock Rock (Medeski Martin & Wood)
2. Money Jungle - Black Star/ Ron Carter/ John Patton
3. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me - Mary J. Blige
4. Mood Indigo (Melky Sedeck)
5. Come Sunday (Les Nubians)
6. Creole Love Call - Medeski, Martin & Wood/ Art Baron
7. Star Crossed Lovers - Propellerheads/ Martha Wainwright
8. Caravan - The Roots (featuring D'Angelo on keyboards)
9. C Jam Blues - Kenny Burrell (with Medeski, Martin & Wood)
10. Bli Blip - Don Byron (with Dean Bowman)
11. Mount Harissa - Medeski, Martin & Wood
12. Sophisticated Lady (Amel Larrieux + Clark Terry)
13. In a Sentimental Mood - Kenny Burrell
14. Satin Doll (Terry Callier)
15. Haunted Nights - Medeski, Martin & Wood/ Steve Bernstein
16. Blue Pepper Dub - Medeski, Martin & Wood
17. Dideridoo - Tortoise

Amazon.com

That Duke Ellington transcended all partitions of the music world is inarguable. Red Hot + Indigo nails this point home for a series of new generations, doing so in a way that the ever-elegant Duke would dig. The most frequent contributors are Medeski Martin & Wood, clocking in with six tracks, including the horn-enriched, churning opener, "Acht O'Clock Rock" and Duke's staple riff piece, "C Jam Blues." The trio's mix of soul-jazz steepings and jam-band looseness abets them wonderfully when guests such as trombonists Art Baron and guitarist Kenny Burrell join them. Stepping also to the fore is a group of stunning interpreters. Mary J. Blige nearly bellows "Do Nothing 'til You Hear from Me" in a spare, retro-soul groove. Black Star collaborates with bass great Ron Carter for a blazing social-critique reading of "Money Jungle," and Melky Sedeck percolates a sultry "Mood Indigo" that reiterates a semi-constant retro vibe that runs throughout these 17 tracks. MMW keep "Creole Love Call" within its original, shuffling framework, just as Kenny Burrell does on "In a Sentimental Mood." There's a lot of stretching, though, too: D'Angelo (on keyboards) and the Roots intermingle minimal melody statements and a punching rap throwdown on "Caravan." Terry Callier extends "Satin Doll" with his effusively broad, deep vocal, and Les Nubians give "Come Sunday" an aptly soothing spiritual edge that's irresistible. An expansive exercise in musical cartography, Red Hot + Indigo draws a map of musical cultures here, from kickin' hip-hop to slinking guitar grooves to deep-sea dub. In doing so, they show contours of Ellington that seem both unimaginable and perfect at once. --Andrew Bartlett

Product Description

Red Hot + Indigo, a tribute to the legacy of Duke Ellington, is the 13th album in the Red Hot AIDS benefit series. This project follows suit with Red Hot + Blue, Red Hot + Rio and Red Hot + Rhapsody by featuring modern acts reinterpreting the work of one of the 20th century's greatest songwriters.

Customer Reviews:

A must-have for Medeski, Martin and Wood fans.......2007-01-18

For those of us who love Medeski, Martin and Wood, this is a must-have. Even though MMW is only listed on a few tracks, they are the back-up band for a number of other tracks. This is MMW at their groovy best. Plus, having some good work by other Jazz notables like Kenny Burrell is also very nice.

jazZy &hip hOp..whatta combination.......2002-03-05

this was a good choice...since it also benefits AIDS. so its like a double bonus!..Some of my favorite artists are on this tribute to the Duke!..Roots, Amel, Kweli & Mos..its a good cd, it's real chill. Sophisticated Lady w/Amel is nicely done. Her voice just pushes it over the edge! her voice, very beutiful.
This cd if full of jazz talents & great vocals. sweep this up!

CD IS A MUST HAVE!.......2001-04-20

I bought this cd because i found out that dangelo would be doing a song with the roots,and i figured that the rest of the album who be filler like most compilation albums have become,but boy was i wrong.Since i got this cd i have not been able to turn it off.This cd really flows together and that is because it stays true to jazz even though it is done in hip hop style.The album sucessfully captures the sprit of Duke Ellington and i personally will be looking for the next installment of the series.This shows that an album with many artist can work if done the right way.

Average customer rating:

Real Deal: Best of Today's Swing Music FEATURING: Blue Harlem / The Big Six / Indigo Swing / Dem Brooklyn Bums / Lavay Smith And Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers / Cigar Store Indians / The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra / The Ray Gelato Giants / Bellevue Cadillac / Jumpin' Jimes / Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys / Blues Jumper / Red And The Red Hots / Asleep At The Wheel *********TRACK LISTINGS********* , I Ain't Getting Any Younger - Blue Harlem / Let's Hang Out Tonight - The Big Six / Ruby Mae - Indigo Swing / Boozin' And Cruzin' - Dem Brooklyn Bums , What's The Matter With You - Lavay Smith And Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers / Tossin' & Turnin' - Cigar Store Indians / When We Dance - The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra / Josephine Please No Lean On The Bell - The Ray Gelato Giants , Cuppa Joe - Bellevue Cadillac / That's Right - Jumpin' Jimes / If I Knew Now - Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys / Wheels Start Turning - Blues Jumper , and Jumpin' With Red - Red And The Red Hots / Seven Nights To Rock - Asleep At The Wheel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000RE9BIG

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