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The Duke
Jazz · 2012 · 10 tracks · 47m

The Duke

Joe Jackson

A bold, brass-free reimagining of Duke Ellington. Synthesizers, world percussion, and eclectic guest vocals transform swing standards into sleek, modern art-pop.

June 22, 2012 · Shock (2)

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A sophisticated and playful reimagining of jazz history through a modern, urban lens.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 47m
01
Isfahan
5:04
02
Caravan
6:02
03
I’m Beginning to See the Light / Take the ‘A’ Train / Cotton Tail
3:35
04
Mood Indigo
4:04
05
Rockin’ in Rhythm
3:28
06
I Ain’t Got Nothin’ but the Blues / Do Nothin’ Til You Hear From Me
5:14
07
I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good)
4:48
08
Perdido / Satin Doll
4:50
09
The Mooche / Black and Tan Fantasy
5:27
10
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
5:11
Moments Worth Waiting For
The unexpected electronic pulse that drives the rhythm of Caravan, replacing traditional swing with a modern throb.
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How does The Duke sound next to the rest of Joe Jackson's catalogue?

Love Romantic+2.8σ

The writing leans far further into love romantic than the rest of the catalogue.

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