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Tortoise: Ox Duke

The revered instrumental group Tortoise defies the conventions of jazz with layered synth jams and nods to minimalist classical music.

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Feb 1, 2016 • 1 min read

The revered instrumental group Tortoise defies the conventions of jazz with layered synth jams and nods to minimalist classical music. Today's Top Tune is the moody and reflective "Ox Duke," from the album The Catastrophic.

Photo: Andrew Paynter

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