Delfeayo Marsalis opens a 36-city tour: Sweet Thunder: Duke & Shak

[Lois Gilbert]

Jazz greats Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn paired the two in 1957, producing "Such Sweet Thunder." On Thursday, acclaimed trombonist and composer Delfeayo Marsalis opens a 36-city tour in his hometown of New Orleans with his interpretation of their work, an original theatrical jazz production called, "Sweet Thunder: Duke & Shak."

Marsalis, who's been playing the trombone since age 13, says much great jazz is the result of the younger generation's interpretation of the older generation's work. Now 45, he says Sweet Thunder is the outgrowth of that philosophy and tradition.

The opening night curtain is at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre.

[Uli]

Jazz greats Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn paired the two in 1957, producing "Such Sweet Thunder."

I don't get it. What or whom did Duke and Strayhorn pair in 1957?

[CraigP]

I suppose he means Jazz and Shakespeare.

[Uli]

I suppose he means Jazz and Shakespeare.

Duh, thanks. Shak of course.

[CraigP]

It's coming to Dallas later this month, so if anyone sees it I'd appreciate their feedback.

[Pete C]

I thought it was about

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Anyway, isn't this the thread where we get to talk about Von Freeman?

[Lois Gilbert]

Pete I was thinking the same thing...I swear!

[hornplayer]

I thought it was about

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Anyway, isn't this the thread where we get to talk about Von Freeman?

Funny, but of course, not possible. Duke was dead before Shaq was born, n'est-ce pas?