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Sunday, November 23, 2008
  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Sacred Sundays: Duke Ellington

    Host David Garland invites weekday Evening Music host Terrance McKnight to present sacred music that he knows and loves, and Terrance joins David to offer us Duke Ellington's "Second Sacred Concert." This multi-part work brings Ellington's colorful, jazz-based music together with a sense of worship and wonder. The piece was dear to Ellington's heart, and was first performed at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 1968.

Comments

  • [1] Mary Hunt from East Village November 23, 2008 - 08:31PM

    Good thing Duke Ellington did not go into the ministry. This is a downright boring, over baked arrangement.


  • [2] Nancy from New Jersey November 23, 2008 - 08:58PM

    Stunning vocals and quirky lyrics are making this quite intriguing. I'll listen through.


  • [3] paul cooper from newjersey November 23, 2008 - 09:29PM

    This brings back lots memories of days when music had spiritual purpoeses


  • [4] gabe from new york November 23, 2008 - 11:39PM

    does anyone know the name of the icelandic composer that was played after duke?


  • [5] Kevin November 24, 2008 - 12:00AM

    Could someone post (or link to) that Duke Ellington quote Terrance McKnight read on the air tonight?

    It was beautiful.

    Thanks


  • [6] Vic from Bernardsville, NJ November 24, 2008 - 01:02AM

    What about Ellington's, "First Sacred Concert" ?

    Though I've heard only parts of this recording years ago, I believe Ellington created (along with a female vocalist) a beautiful rendition of, The 23rd. Psalm...

    Restoring souls

    If you can find this recording, David, I wish you would play it.

    Best regards ~


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