It’s December, so Duke and the Nutcracker
I like to explore the lesser known alleyways of music, so today’s selection is a golden oldie — the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn jazz version of The Nutcracker Suite.
Instead of The Sugar Plum Fairy, they called this movement the Sugar Rum Cherry.
Fabulous choice!
I was never a fan of Duke’s until I subbed in a band that played his version of The Nutcracker. It’s excellent music!