ORPHIC STUDIES SERIES Suite Thursday A Musicological Study of Duke Ellington’s Concert Suite Alfredo Moura

Suite Thursday — A Musicological Study of Duke Ellington’s Concert Suite
by Alfredo Moura
ORPHIC PUBLISHING

A refined analytical exploration of one of Duke Ellington’s most sophisticated orchestral works.

Originally presented at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1960, Suite Thursday stands as a remarkable example of Ellington’s mature compositional language, blending jazz orchestration, extended form, impressionistic color, blues aesthetics and concert music architecture into a singular artistic statement.

This digital publication offers a detailed musicological study of the suite, examining:

• formal structure;

• orchestration techniques;

• thematic development;

• harmonic language;

• instrumental color;

• historical context;

• the collaboration between Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

The article also discusses the cultural atmosphere surrounding the Monterey premiere, the critical reception of the work, and Ellington’s broader contribution to twentieth-century music.

An essential resource for:

• jazz scholars;

• composers;

• arrangers;

• conductors;

• music students;

• researchers;

• and listeners interested in advanced jazz composition and orchestral writing.

Digital PDF Edition.
Independent scholarly publication by ORPHIC PUBLISHING.