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American Jazz Orchestra

Genre: Jazz, Swing, Progressive Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Modern Big Band, Saxophone Jazz, Big Band
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

Jazz critic Gary Giddins advised producer Roberta Swann in 1985 to form a jazz repertory orchestra after she mentioned plans for a modern classical ensemble. John Lewis served as musical director when the American Jazz Orchestra gave its first concert in 1986, presenting works linked to Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Fletcher Henderson, Count Basie, and Dizzy Gillespie. A pair of tribute recordings to Ellington and Lunceford followed, featuring all-star players who frequently reproduced solos from the original versions. The American Jazz Orchestra faded from the scene once funding disappeared in the early '90s.

Top Songs

  1. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Sidewalks of New YorkEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:33
  2. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Jack the BearEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:43
  3. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Concerto for CootieEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:39
  4. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Sepia PanoramaEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:43
  5. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Johnny Come LatelyEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:29
  6. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)All Too SoonEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)4:07
  7. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Ko KoEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)2:48
  8. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)ChloeEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:52
  9. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)BojanglesEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)4:05
  10. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Cotton TailEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:49
  11. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Warm ValleyEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)4:09
  12. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Main StemEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)2:53
  13. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Take the "A" TrainEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:16
  14. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Conga BravaEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)3:23
  15. Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)Rockin' in RhythmEllington Masterpieces (with John Lewis) · 1989Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)5:54

Albums

Benny Carter & American Jazz Orchestra: Central City Sketches

Benny Carter & American Jazz Orchestra: Central City Sketches

2019
Benny Carter & American Jazz Orchestra: Central City Sketches
American Jazz Orchestra · Album · 2019
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  1. Doozy (Second Version)Benny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra5:23
  2. When Lights Are LowBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra5:02
  3. A Kiss From YouBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra2:56
  4. SleepBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra3:28
  5. Central City Sketches: Central City BluesBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra3:09
  6. Central City Sketches: HelloBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra4:16
  7. Central City Sketches: PeopleBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra4:24
  8. Central City Sketches: PromenadeBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra3:21
  9. Central City Sketches: RememberBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra3:37
  10. Central City Sketches: Sky DanceBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra3:27
  11. Lonesome NightsBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra5:10
  12. Doozy (First Version)Benny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra4:41
  13. Easy MoneyBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra7:00
  14. Symphony in RiffsBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra4:39
  15. SouvenirBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra4:09
  16. Blues in My HeartBenny Carter, American Jazz Orchestra7:01
The Music of Jimmie Lunceford

The Music of Jimmie Lunceford

1992
The Music of Jimmie Lunceford
American Jazz Orchestra · Album · 1992
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  1. Lunceford SpecialAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis4:25
  2. What's Your Story, Morning Glory?American Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis3:15
  3. Belgium StompAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis2:51
  4. I'm Alone With YouAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis3:06
  5. Yard Dog MazurkaAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis4:00
  6. Hi SpookAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis3:44
  7. For Dancers OnlyAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis4:35
  8. Uptown BluesAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis3:12
  9. Annie LaurieAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis3:35
  10. MargieAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis3:43
  11. I Wanna Hear Swing SongsAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis4:41
  12. Organ Grinder's SwingAmerican Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis5:55
Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)

Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)

1989
Ellington Masterpieces (with John Lewis)
American Jazz Orchestra, John Lewis · Album · 1989
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  1. Sepia PanoramaAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:43
  2. Johnny Come LatelyAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:29
  3. All Too SoonAmerican Jazz Orchestra4:07
  4. Ko KoAmerican Jazz Orchestra2:48
  5. ChloeAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:52
  6. BojanglesAmerican Jazz Orchestra4:05
  7. Cotton TailAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:49
  8. Warm ValleyAmerican Jazz Orchestra4:09
  9. Sidewalks of New YorkAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:33
  10. Main StemAmerican Jazz Orchestra2:53
  11. Jack the BearAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:43
  12. Take the "A" TrainAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:16
  13. Concerto for CootieAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:39
  14. Conga BravaAmerican Jazz Orchestra3:23
  15. Rockin' in RhythmAmerican Jazz Orchestra5:54