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Stompy Jones [2]
Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of jazz master Duke Ellington's birth.
— Raoul Hernandez, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Beginning to See the Light [3]
Adventures in booking Duke Ellington in the late Sixties and early Seventies show how you don't know what you've got till it's gone.
— Jay Trachtenberg, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Day Dream [4]
Jazz trumpeter Martin Banks talks about his years playing with the Duke.
— Christopher Hess, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Desert Island Ellington [5]
Some favorites.
— Jay Trachtenberg, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Duke Ellington: The Complete RCA/Victor Recordings [6]
Tackling the 24-CD career retrospective.
— Harvey Pekar, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Digital Duke: Best of the Rest [7]
A primer for Ellington's catalog.
— Harvey Pekar, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 

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Rhythm and Views [13]

• Cassandra Wilson
• "Mod Squad" soundtrack

magine a sound that encompasses all sounds, all experience. A sound that originates in Africa and surfaces on these shores years later. The sound of humanity clinging to life. The sound of the deepest pain balanced with the deepest faith, hope, and ultimately happiness. The sound of the human experience. The sound of Duke Ellington and his Orchestra.

Now imagine that we've got a big package marking the 100th anniversary of the Duke's birth, including a historic sketch, a personal remembrance, an interview with a former band member, a selection of favorites, and reviews of Ellington's RCA/Victor recordings and the rest of his catalog.

As if that's not enough for one week, we're also offering profiles of Isaac Hayes, Laura Love, the Lonesome Organist, and more.

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Soul Deep [8]
Isaac Hayes has been proving people wrong for the last 35 years. No doubt he'll continue to.
— Bill Friskics-Warren, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
All You Need Is Love [9]
The vibrant music of leading bass player Laura Love is an extension of a rare and gentle spirit.
— Dave Irwin, TUCSON WEEKLY
 
Two's A Crowd [10]
The Lonesome Organist updates the one-man band.
— Dave Chamberlain, NEWCITY CHICAGO
 
Soundbites [11]
It's kind of refreshing to come across someone who actually presents himself as an irony-free, contemporary folk-pop artist.
— Stephen Seigel, TUCSON WEEKLY
 
Major Minor [12]
Young Billy Contreras plays with some heavy-hitters; Hip-O's new Excello reissues.
— Ron Wynn, NASHVILLE SCENE
 

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