The Latin American Suite (Podcast #25-001)

Ellington Reflections · Feb 1, 2025

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“The Latin-American Suite was unusual in that it was written while we were actually touring Latin America for the first time in 1968. I had originally agreed with impresario Gary Keys, who was responsible for the Mexican part of the tour, to present a new work in Mexico City. Some importance was attached to this, for he was making a film of the trip.”

-Duke Ellington, Music is my Mistress

The recordings heard on this podcast episode:

The Mexican Suite (CD: “Duke Ellington Live…