Duke Ellington Louis Armstrong Eddie Condon Buck Clayton Dave Brubeck JJ Johnson Kai Winding - The Newport Jazz Festival

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Review by Ramiro Catelan

The Newport Jazz Festival Album: A Timeless Blast from the Past Let’s talk about The Newport Jazz Festival, an album that’s basically a jazz lover’s dream come true. Released under Philips, this record is like a who’s who of jazz legends—Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Eddie Condon, Buck Clayton, Dave Brubeck, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding—all packed into one glorious package. It’s not just music; it’s a vibe, man. Listening to it feels like stepping back into a smoky club in the ‘50s where everyone’s dressed sharp and the energy’s through the roof. One track that sticks with me is Duke Ellington’s piece (yeah, I’m pretty sure it’s his—he owned that piano like nobody else). The way he lays down those chords? Pure magic. You can almost picture him at the keys, fingers dancing over the ivories like they’ve got minds of their own. And then there’s Louis Armstrong jumping in somewhere—I swear, when Satchmo sings or blows that horn, you just stop whatever you’re doing. His voice has this raspy warmth that hits you right in the feels. That trumpet solo? Forget about it. It’s so alive, so full of swagger, it makes you wanna grab someone and spin ‘em around the room. Another standout for me is Dave Brubeck’s contribution. If you know anything about Brubeck, you know he’s all about breaking rules, but making it sound smooth as butter while he does it. There’s this moment—it might be on “Take Five” or something similar—where the rhythm locks in so tight, yet it’s loose enough to let you breathe. Like, how does he do that? It’s jazzy, but also kinda playful, like he’s daring you to keep up. Spoiler alert: you can’t. Not really. What makes this album special isn’t just the big names, though—they’re obviously killer—but how every musician brings their A-game without overshadowing each other. It’s like they’re having this massive jam session, egging each other on, seeing who can take things higher. Honestly, it’s hard not to hit repeat once it ends. Here’s the thing: listening to this album reminds me why jazz will never die. Sure, some folks think it’s old-school or too complicated, but albums like this prove otherwise. It’s alive. It’s raw. It’s human. And honestly? I don’t care if AI tries to replicate this kind of genius—it won’t work. This stuff comes straight from the soul, no algorithms needed. Oh, and here’s a random thought: imagine these guys walking into a modern recording studio today. They’d probably laugh at all our fancy gadgets and then blow us all away with nothing but a battered upright piano and a beat-up horn. Legends don’t need bells and whistles—they are the bells and whistles.

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Catalog Numbers

B3E 1051

Labels

Philips

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About Duke Ellington Louis Armstrong Eddie Condon Buck Clayton Dave Brubeck JJ Johnson Kai Winding

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Influential American jazz pianist, bandleader and composer (29 April 1899, Washington, D.C. - 24 May 1974 in New York City, N.Y.). Known for his residency at the (1927-1931) and for composing over a thousand pieces, many of them now standards. was a frequent collaborator. Father of , who took over the leadership of his father's orchestra until his own death in 1996.Grandfather of .

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    • Edward Kennedy Ellington

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  • The Master

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Newport Jazz Festival album, released by Philips, captures a legendary lineup. You’ve got Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Dave Brubeck all in one place. It’s like a jazz dream team. These artists didn’t often perform together, so this record is a rare gem for fans. Imagine the energy of that festival—it’s frozen in time on this album.