Originally composed in 1956 and first released in 1957, A Drum Is a Woman is Duke Ellington’s ambitious musical allegory blending jazz, narration, and theatrical storytelling. This 2022 reissue from Honey Pie Records restores the full suite on vinyl, remastered and pressed in Europe. The album tells the story of Madam Zajj, a symbolic figure representing African rhythm, as she journeys through musical evolution—from tribal roots to bebop sophistication.
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