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Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra: China Jungle

Read "China Jungle" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


It’s hard to find fault with Danish based Pierre Dorge and his “New Jungle Orchestra”, as they are one of the best working bands in jazz. Released in 1997, “China Jungle” represents NJO at their best as they continue to derive cross-cultural elements and meld them into a uniquely identifiable sound, which serves as a hallmark of sorts for this band.

Dorge’s “Peking Kong” offers a big brass sound while Dorge’s “Dragon Dance” emits a Brecker Brothers-ish tight straight-ahead horn ...

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Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra: Music From The Danish Jungle

Read "Music From The Danish Jungle" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Released in 1996, Music From The Danish Jungle represents a good snapshot of a thriving and ever evolving Danish jazz scene. A haven for American jazz musicians seeking acceptance from audiences during the 1960's and early 1970's, Denmark has stood on firm ground in the jazz arena for many years. Prior to the influx of American jazz musicians, Denmark and Scandinavia alike continue to thrive as guitarist Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra spawn kaleidoscopic and cheerful arrangements that can ...

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