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In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 with Natalie McGrath
Dynamic Duos

Two hours, two albums, two jazz duos. In honour of Jazz Appreciation Month, host Natalie McGrath kicks off a new series on In A Mellow Tone, called "Dynamic Duos". This series will highlight powerful pairs or iconic collaborations in the name of jazz who teamed up and as a result, had excellent chemistry, success and or impact. Tonight, listeners will hear two albums, from two duos, to showcase their collective talents. The first half of the show will spotlight music from Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, and the second half will exhibit the music of Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
Caravan
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
Portrait Of Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
I Ain't Got Nothing But The Blues
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
Rockin' In Rhythm
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
The E And D Blues (E For Ella, D For Duke)
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
Satin Doll
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
In A Sentimental Mood
Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book - Verve Records - 1957
Meridianne -- A Wood Sylph
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Aung San Suu Kyi
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Sonrisa
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Memory of Enchantment
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Visitor from Nowhere
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Joanna's Theme
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Diana
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter - 1+1 - Verve Records - 1997
Interactive CKCU
Ron S
Looking forward to it!

8:59 AM, April 10th, 2024
Ian M.
A dynamic start!

9:06 PM, April 10th, 2024
Ron S
Great intro, Nathalie! Bravo!

9:06 PM, April 10th, 2024
Natalie McGrath (host)
That's so sweet! Thank you both so much 😊

9:16 PM, April 10th, 2024
Comrade Ian M.
Solidarity forever!

9:17 PM, April 10th, 2024
Heavy Ben
Sounding good, Natalie!

9:34 PM, April 10th, 2024
Ron S
Nice intro to Hancock - Shorter. Sounds so good Natalie!

10:04 PM, April 10th, 2024
Natalie McGrath (host)
Thanks Ben! can you scat??

10:28 PM, April 10th, 2024
Ian M.
Interestingly, jazz singing is only the third definition of the noun β€˜scat’: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scat

10:32 PM, April 10th, 2024
Natalie McGrath (host)
Appreciate it Ron!! They are both legends so i didn't want to let then down

10:33 PM, April 10th, 2024