• 10 - John Ellis Part 4: Old Cassettes, Ella v Ellington & Relish

  • Aug 15 2024
  • Length: 14 mins
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10 - John Ellis Part 4: Old Cassettes, Ella v Ellington & Relish

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  • In their latest exchange, father and son eagerly hash out their visions for DJA's future as they set their sights on the horizon of 2025 and beyond. True to form, their ideas differ —John harbors grand aspirations of staging Duke Ellington's lesser-known opus, "The Queen’s Suite," while Mark champions the release of a vintage recording featuring Bob Florence from a bygone 1985 performance alongside DYJO, fueled by his own amusing memory lapse from that night.

    Yet amidst the banter, they find common ground in the importance of honoring jazz royalty, with both eagerly supporting a tribute to the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald featuring the talents of new member Kate Peters. Additionally, they both get behind the idea of spotlighting DJA's array of stellar soloists, recognizing the wealth of talent within their ranks.

    John also wistfully shares his dream of gracing the stage at the esteemed Cheltenham Jazz Festival, a lofty aspiration tempered by the ticking clock of time. As the sands of time slip away, the duo remains steadfast in their commitment to charting a bold and vibrant course for DJA's future, fueled by passion, ambition and some pizza.
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