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2012 release. The artistic paths of Dado Moroni and Max Ionata intersect in honor of Duke Ellington, giving life and sound to Two for Duke. A one-way trip to Ellingtonia, a land created by two of the greatest musicians of the 20th century , Duke Ellington and his collaborator Billy Strayhorn -- a man who avoided the limelight yet many believe to be the true inspiring source of Ellingtonian aesthetic. Regardless of who did what, these two contemporary geniuses left an indelible mark on music in general, not only on jazz. Ellington and Strayhorn invented something new, laying the harmonic and melodic foundations of a musical language that was several decades ahead of their time. Produced by Jando Music, in collaboration with Via Veneto Jazz, this album reflects the passion that Dado and Max always shared for Duke's music, heavily influencing them through time. The refined dialogue between sax and piano portrays all the passion, love, and admiration for this great American jazz musician who indelibly shaped world musical heritage. Moreover, Dado Moroni worked extensively with key sidemen from Ellington's band such as bassist Jimmy Woode and drummer Sam Woodyard, allowing him to fully immerse himself into the original sounds of the man who, according to many, is considered the greatest composer in jazz history. Thanks to prominent saxophonist Max Ionata's extraordinary interpretative skills, these sounds are unquestionably present in Two for Duke.
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VVJ 096CD
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Max Ionata and Dado Moroni follow up their 2013 Ellington tribute, Two for Duke, with a project dedicated to another musical icon: the legendary and incomparable Stevie Wonder (who, by no coincidence, wrote "Sir Duke" for Ellington and musicians who influenced his work). Considered one of the most prominent artists in the history of black music, Stevie Wonder built the foundation for the evolution of soul and R&B, thanks to his personal style and his fusion of pop, funk, reggae, and jazz. With jazz as their starting point, Ionata and Moroni embark on an exploration of Stevie's music, playing his most loved international hits in an innovative and distinctive style. The album retraces the stages of Stevie Wonder's formidable artistic career, from the enormous success of Songs in the Key of Life (1976) to the enchanting melodic effusiveness of Hotter Than July (1980). The crescendo of sensations and intriguing interplay between Moroni's piano and double bass and Ionata's sax deliver emotionally engaging interpretations of these everlastingly popular and memorable melodies and rhythms.
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