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The musicians on this outing are all capable jazz attendants who exhibit consumate precision and talent on this entertaining journey. Tenor saxophonist John Ellis conveys a quiet skill and poise on the serene cut “On the First Occasion.” Altoist Derek Douget, bassist Peter Harris and pianist Jonathan Lefcoski all display exquisite musicianship and creativity throughout . . . more →

Wherehouse.com: Music: Ellis Marsalis: Open Letter to Thelonious

Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by cherry in Reviews

While the opener “Crepescule with Nellie” doesn’t stray too far from Monk’s concept, the rollicking treatment of “Jackie-Ing” opens up the piece a good bit. Douget switches to soprano for a funky, New Orleans-flavored interpretation of “Epistrophy.”
via Wherehouse.com: Music: Ellis Marsalis: Open Letter to Thelonious.

Live at the Blue Note by Roland Guerin Sextet (Used, New, Hard-to-Find) – Alibris

Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by cherry in Reviews

Douget’s nicely hewn soprano gets center stage props on the ballad waltz “A Small Still Voice,” while his alto takes on two melodies during “As Dear Children Do,” one lilting, the other repetitive.
via Live at the Blue Note by Roland Guerin Sextet (Used, New, Hard-to-Find) – Alibris.

The Jewel Case: Ellis Marsalis Quartet: An Open Letter to Thelonious

Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by cherry in Reviews

Derek Douget, an underrated saxophonist from New Orleans, is the dry and smart-sounding saxophonist in the quartet. And Ellis Marsalis, at 73 a lucid, subtle, laconic pianist, shines up these tunes, leaving sufficient space while weaving phrases in and around the solos. Clearly this music has gotten into his bloodstream” (“Critics’ Choice,” 4/7/08).
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Review: Ellis Marsalis | An Open Letter to Thelonious

Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by cherry in Reviews

However, on the following track, “Jackie-ing,” Douget’s tenor sax would have made Charlie Rouse proud and the ensemble puts the other pieces together. The combination of Marsalis’ insinuating piano and Douget’s tenor and soprano work (the saxophonist switches between the two during the full course of the album) capture the Monk essence along with contributions . . . more →

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