The Treasury Shows, Volume 4

~ Release by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Take the "A" Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
0:42
2Teardrops in the Rain
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
3:09
3Everything but You
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
Everything but You
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1945)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1945) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1945)
2:39
4Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
1:17
5Perdido
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
Perdido (original instrumental version)
composer:
Juan Tizol
5:38
6If You Are but a Dream
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
If You Are But a Dream
lyricist and composer:
Nat Bonx, Jack Fulton (US jazz trombonist, composer & vocalist) and Moe Jaffe (songwriter / bandleader)
publisher:
Barton Music Corp.
2:48
7Pitter Panther Patter
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
2:27
8Emancipation Celebration
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: Emancipation Celebration (on 1945-05-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
2:57
9Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
1:19
10I Should Care
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
2:49
11Take the "A" Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
1:23
12Take the "A" Train and Broadcast Return
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
0:43
13In a Sentimental Mood
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
In a Sentimental Mood
lyricist:
Manny Kurtz and Irving Mills
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1935)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd., Lafleur Music Ltd., Mills Music and Sony/ATV Harmony
3:09
14It Don't Mean a Thing
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-05-19), Marie Ellington (on 1945-05-19), Al Hibbler (on 1945-05-19) and Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) (on 1945-05-19)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1931)
composer:
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (Duke Ellington, US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1931-08)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and EMI Mills Music (ASCAP-affiliated)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
3:57
15Solitude
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-05-19), Marie Ellington (on 1945-05-19), Al Hibbler (on 1945-05-19) and Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
recording of:
(In My) Solitude
lyricist:
Eddie DeLange (in 1934) and Irving Mills (in 1934)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1934)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., De Lange Music Co., EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) and J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd.
3:43
16I'm Beginning to See the Light
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
2:05
17Subtle Slough
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
4:11
18C Jam Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
recording of:
“C” Jam Blues (on 1945-05-19)
composer:
Barney Bigard and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1942)
4:22
19Don't You Know I Care
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
Don’t You Know I Care?
lyricist:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) (in 1944)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944)
3:11
20Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
0:57
21Stomp Look and Listen
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
recording of:
Stomp, Look and Listen
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:38
22Thing's Ain't What You Used to Be
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-19)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-19) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-19)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-19) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-19)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-19), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-19) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-19)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-19), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-19), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-19), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-19) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-19)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Paradise Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1945-05-19)
live recording of:
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
lyricist:
Ted Persons
composer:
Mercer Ellington (in 1942)
publisher:
Tempo Music, Inc. (Duke Ellington’s music publishing company)
0:45
23In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
recording of:
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
writer:
Harry Williams (American songwriter, co-writer of “In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree”) and Egbert Van Alstyne (in 1905)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
4:49
249:20 Special
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
recording of:
9:20 Special
lyricist:
William Engvick (in 1945)
writer:
Jack Palmer (Jazz pianist and composer)
composer:
Earle Warren (in 1941)
4:05
25Tell Ya What I'm Gonna Do
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
3:00
26West Indian Dance
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
2:18
2▼CD
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1A Door Will Open
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
2:40
2In a Mellotone
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
recording of:
In a Mellow Tone
lyricist:
Milt Gabler (in 1939)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1939)
publisher:
EMI Robbins and Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.)
3:00
3Everything but You
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
live recording of:
Everything but You
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1945)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1945) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1945)
2:25
4Solid Old Man
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
3:15
5Things Ain't What They Used to Be
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-10)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-10), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-10) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-10)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-10-10), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-10)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-10)
recording of:
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
lyricist:
Ted Persons
composer:
Mercer Ellington (in 1942)
publisher:
Tempo Music, Inc. (Duke Ellington’s music publishing company)
2:48
6Take the "A" Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
live recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
0:43
7Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
1:32
8Sugar Hill Penthouse
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
4:27
9Suddenly It Jumped
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
3:00
10Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
1:05
11Candy
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
vocals:
Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
Candy
lyricist:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) (in 1944) and Joan Whitney (in 1944)
writer:
David (American lyricist and songwriter), Kramer and Whitney
composer:
Alex Kramer (in 1944)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), EMI Feist Catalog Inc., Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
2:54
12A Friend of Yours
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
2:34
13Kissing Bug
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
Kissing Bug (on 1945-05-26)
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart (trombone) and Billy Strayhorn
3:06
14Hollywood Hangover
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
3:46
15Laura
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
Laura (1945 song)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1945)
composer:
David Raksin (in 1944)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Robbins Music Corp., Twentieth Century Music Corp. and United Partnership Ltd.
version of:
Laura (original 1944 film theme)
3:29
16Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
0:44
17Take the "A" Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
live recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
0:17
18In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
writer:
Harry Williams (American songwriter, co-writer of “In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree”) and Egbert Van Alstyne (in 1905)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
5:06
19Frankie and Johnny
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
Frankie and Johnny (traditional song, version of “Frankie and Albert”)
publisher:
Hughie Cannon (in 1904) and Carl Sandburg (in 1927)
lyricist, writer and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 254)
is based on:
You’re My Baby
7:19
20I'm Beginning to See the Light
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
2:08
21Midriff
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
Midriff
composer:
Billy Strayhorn and Gerald Valentine (trombone, aka Jerry Valentine)
4:15
22I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-05-26) and Al Hibbler (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
I Ain’t Got Nothin’ but the Blues
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1937)
publisher:
Ricki Music and Tempo Music Co.
2:50
23My Honey's Lovin' Arms
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
live recording of:
My Honey’s Loving Arms
writer:
Joseph Meyer (US songwriter) and Harry Ruby
3:36
24Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
0:50
25Rockin' in Rhythm
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-26)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Regal Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-05-26)
recording of:
Rockin’ in Rhythm
composer:
Harry Carney, Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
is based on:
Kinda Dukish
3:07

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ASIN:US: B00005RGH5 [info]