The Treasury Shows, Volume 10

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

Tracklist

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1Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
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)
0:48
2What Am I Here For
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
recording of:
What Am I Here For
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:11
3Blue Is the Night
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
recording of:
Blue Is the Night
lyricist and composer:
Fred Fisher
4:04
4Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
0:48
5The Wish I Wish Tonight
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
1:56
6Someone into broadcast close
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
1:34
7Take the A Train and Broadcast Return
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
0:44
8Harlem Air Shaft
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
recording of:
Harlem Air Shaft
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:18
9Out of This World
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
2:57
10Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
0:40
11Midriff
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
recording of:
Midriff
composer:
Billy Strayhorn and Gerald Valentine (trombone, aka Jerry Valentine)
4:30
12Everything but You
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
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)
3:40
13Ring Dem Bells
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:29
14Mood to be Wooed
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
4:22
15Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
0:46
16Emancipation Celebration into broadcast close
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-11)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-11) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-11), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-11) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-11)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-11), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-11)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-11)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: Emancipation Celebration (on 1945-08-11)
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)
1:47
17Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
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
18Suddenly It Jumped
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
2:52
19Laura
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
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)
3:09
20Kissing Bug
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
recording of:
Kissing Bug (on 1945-09-26)
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart (trombone) and Billy Strayhorn
3:16
21Stompy Jones
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
recording of:
Stompy Jones
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:41
22Solid Old Man
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
3:34
23Carnegie Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
recording of:
Carnegie Blues
composer:
Bennie R. Crawford, Jr
3:01
24In a Mellotone
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
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
25Fancy Dan
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
4:15
26Take the A Train and Broadcast Close
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-26)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-26) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-26), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-26) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-26)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-26), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-26)
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 1945-09-26)
0:58
2▼CD
#TitleRatingLength
1Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
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
2Work Song
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
7:03
3Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
1:02
4The Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
vocals:
Marie Ellington (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
recording of:
The Blues
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
5:28
5West Indian Dance
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
2:31
6Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
1:13
7Come Sunday / Light
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
8:44
8Take the A Train into station break
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
0:28
9Take the A Train and broadcast return
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
0:33
10Subtle Slough
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
4:11
11Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
0:56
12Blue Skies
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
recording of:
Blue Skies
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1926)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Irving Berlin Music Company and Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:23
13I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-08-18) and Al Hibbler (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
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.
3:00
14Riff Staccato
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
vocals:
Ray Nance (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
recording of:
(Otto Make That) Riff Staccato (on 1945-08-18)
lyricist:
Simon Schwartz
composer:
Milt Orent
3:05
15Bugle Breaks
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
recording of:
Bugle Breaks
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader), Mercer Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
3:07
16Kissing Bug
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
recording of:
Kissing Bug (on 1945-08-18)
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart (trombone) and Billy Strayhorn
3:24
17Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
1:02
18Suddenly It Jumped
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
3:05
19Warm Valley
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-08-18) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-08-18)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-08-18)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-08-18)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-08-18) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-08-18)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-08-18) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-08-18)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-08-18), Joe Nanton (on 1945-08-18) and Claude Jones (on 1945-08-18)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-08-18), Taft Jordan (on 1945-08-18), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-08-18) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-08-18)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Radio City Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-08-18)
recording of:
Warm Valley
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:48
20Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-04)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-04) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-04), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-04) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-04)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-04)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-04)
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)
0:29
21I Miss Your Kiss
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-04)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-04) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-04), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-04) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-04)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-04)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-04)
3:06
22He's Home For a Little While
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-04)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-04) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-04), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-04) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-04)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-04)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-04)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-04)
2:55
23Riff Staccato
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-04)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-04) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-04), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-04) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-04)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-04)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-04)
recording of:
(Otto Make That) Riff Staccato (on 1945-05-04)
lyricist:
Simon Schwartz
composer:
Milt Orent
3:08
24I Ain't Got Nothing But the Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-04)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-04) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-04), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-04) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-04)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-04)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-05-04) and Al Hibbler (on 1945-05-04)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-04)
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.
3:01
25I'm Beginning to See the Light
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-04)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-04) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-05-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-04), Joe Nanton (on 1945-05-04) and Claude Jones (on 1945-05-04)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-05-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-05-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-04)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-04)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-04)
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.
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