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More than One Way to Stitch a Suite

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a reissue of Duke Ellington's Far East Suite, which some listeners have criticized for its unconventional ways of linking musical ideas. While Whitehead admits the piece has some low moments, he says the piece deserves more credit.

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Other segments from the episode on August 15, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 15, 1988: Interview with Tony Hendra; Review of Duke Ellington's album "Far East Suite"; Interview with Andrew Holleran; Review of the made-for-TV movie "Gotham."

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