Description
Crossover jazz by Lonnie Sattin, who ventured into intercultural rhythms in the late 1950s, reconstructing Duke Ellington compositions and Middle Eastern melodies through his unique interpretation.
“Caravan / Uska Dara” is a single-disc collection of two tracks by Lonnie Sattin, featuring pioneering content that incorporates intercultural elements into swing and jazz. In Duke Ellington’s masterpiece “Caravan,” the arrangement is built around deeply driving percussion, further emphasizing the exotic atmosphere of the original. On the other hand, “Uska Dara” incorporates Middle Eastern melodies, resulting in a finish where the unique sense of scale and rhythm stands out.
It is characterized by a composition that anticipates the later flow of global jazz, using an intercultural fusion approach that was rare at the time. In addition to the suppleness of swing, the undulations of ethnic rhythms overlap, creating a simple yet profound sound.
Recorded on 45 rpm, this disc is presented in a format that captures every detail of the music. It is a release that allows you to experience the intersection of jazz, world music, and rhythm music.
A1. Caravan
B1. Uska Dara
Two cross-cultural jazz treasures from the late ‘50s, reissued together for the first time. Lonnie Sattin’s deep, percussive takes on Duke Ellington’s “Caravan” and the Middle Eastern melodies of “Uska Dara” prefigure the global jazz movement by decades. Remastered and pressed on 45rpm vinyl, this PANORAMA release highlights the spirit of exploration and connection that the label is famous for and Record Store Day celebrates — a stunning bridge between swing, world rhythm, and jazz adventure. Remastered and Redesigned labels and sleeve, First time on 45.
