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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 5, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Reflections

The song of the day for Thursday, July 6, 2023, is “Reflections.”

About This Song

“Reflections” was written in 1953 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Milton Raskin and Marjorie Houseman. This melody was originally written as an instrumental and is known as “Reflections in D.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Reflections” in 1975 for the album Tony Bennett Sings “Life Is Beautiful”, released on Bennett’s Improv label. It was arranged and conducted by Torrie Zito.

“Reflections,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings “Life Is Beautiful”, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Duke Ellington playing “Reflections in D.” It’s quite beautiful.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Duke Ellington, Marjorie Houseman, Milton Raskin, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, Torrie Zito

April 26, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Reflections

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 26, 2016 is “Reflections.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Reflections” was written by Duke Ellington in 1953 and was known as “Reflections in D.” One of Ellington’s finest albums, Piano Reflections, contains the instrumental. The lyrics, which were added later, were by Milton Raskin and Marjorie Houseman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Reflections” in 1975 for his album Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful. This album is from his own Improv label, which he founded after leaving Columbia Records. All of the Improv recordings are available in the multi-CD set The Complete Improv Recordings and also online.

Reflections

Tony Bennett · The Complete Improv Recordings · Song · 2004


“Reflections,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Duke Ellington, Marjorie Houseman, Milton Raskin, Piano Reflections, Reflections In D, Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful

June 17, 2014 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Reflections

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 17, 2014 is “Reflections.”

About This Song

The music for “Reflections” was written by Duke Ellington as a piano solo titled “Reflections in D” in 1953. The lyrics, written by Milton Raskin and Marjorie Houseman, were added later.

The piano solo was recorded by Bill Evans in 1978 at a concert at Carnegie Hall, released that year on the album New Conversations.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Reflections” for the first album released on his own Improv label, Life Is Beautiful. It was arranged by Torrie Zito and features Zito on piano, Chuck Hughes on drums and John Guiffrida on bass.

http://open.spotify.com/track/6gRs3mGqP2QjF6sZ5Uz4Y4
“Reflections,” as well as all of the songs collected on The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

And, if you’re interested, here is Ellington playing it himself, as recorded in April, 1953. It’s a beautiful piano solo by a great artist.

Reflections In D

Listen to Reflections In D on Spotify. Song · Duke Ellington · 1989

And, finally, Bill Evans from 1978 on New Conversations.

Reflections In D

Listen to Reflections In D on Spotify. Song · Bill Evans · 1978

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Improv, LIfe is Beautiful, Marjorie Houseman, Milton Raskin, Reflections In D

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