- jazz
- 50 min
- 15 tracks
- Columbia
A Drum Is a Woman is a musical allegory by American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington and his long-time musical collaborator Billy Strayhorn. It tells the story of Madam Zajj, the personification of African rhythm, and Carribee Joe, who has his roots firmly in the jungle with his drums.
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Tracks
- 1A Drum Is a Woman3:36
- 2Rhythm Pum Te Dum2:38
- 3What Else Can You Do With a Drum?1:51
- 4New Orleans2:32
- 5Hey, Buddy Bolden4:53
- 6Carribee Joe2:03
- 7Congo Square8:34
- 8A Drum Is a Woman, Part 22:54
- 9You Better Know It2:45
- 10Madam Zajj8:23
- 11Ballet of the Flying Saucers0:59
- 12Zajj's Dream3:02
- 13Rhumbop2:17
- 14Carribee Joe, Part 23:06
- 15Finale0:43
15 tracks, 50 minutes.
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- Columbia
- Type
- Album
- Format
- CD
- Country
- GB
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