The Best of the Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCAVictor Recordings (1927-1973)

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Tracklist

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1Black and Tan Fantasy
recorded in:
Camden, New Jersey, United States (on 1927-10-26)
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1927-10-26) and Otto Hardwick (on 1927-10-26)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1927-10-26)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1927-10-26)
clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1927-10-26), Otto Hardwick (on 1927-10-26) and Rudy Jackson (clarinetist and saxophonist) (on 1927-10-26)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1927-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1927-10-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1927-10-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1927-10-26) and Rudy Jackson (clarinetist and saxophonist) (on 1927-10-26)
saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1927-10-26)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Jackson (clarinetist and saxophonist) (on 1927-10-26)
trombone:
Tricky Sam Nanton (on 1927-10-26)
trumpet:
Louis Metcalf (on 1927-10-26), Bubber Miley (on 1927-10-26) and unidentified ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1927-10-26)
recording of:
Black and Tan Fantasy (on 1927-10-26)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Bubber Miley
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra3:13
2East Saint Louis Toodle-o
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1927-12-19)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1927-12-19) and Otto Hardwick (on 1927-12-19)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1927-12-19)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Rudy Jackson (clarinetist and saxophonist) (on 1927-12-19)
double bass [bass]:
Wellman Braud (on 1927-12-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1927-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1927-12-19)
soprano saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1927-12-19)
trombone:
Joe Nanton (on 1927-12-19)
trumpet:
Louis Metcalf (on 1927-12-19) and Bubber Miley (on 1927-12-19)
recording of:
East St. Louis Toodle‐oo (on 1927-12-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Bubber Miley
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra3:40
3Rockin' in Rhythm
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1931-01-16)
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1931-01-16) and Johnny Hodges (on 1931-01-16)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1931-01-16)
clarinet, reeds and tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1931-01-16)
double bass and double bass [bass]:
Wellman Braud (on 1931-01-16)
drums (drum set) and drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1931-01-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1931-01-16)
trombone:
Joe Nanton (on 1931-01-16)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1931-01-16), Arthur Whetsel (on 1931-01-16) and Cootie Williams (on 1931-01-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1931-01-16)
recording of:
Rockin’ in Rhythm (on 1931-01-16)
composer:
Harry Carney, Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
is based on:
Kinda Dukish
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra3:00
4Mood Indigo / Hot and Bothered / Creole Love Call
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1931-02-03)
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1931-02-03) and Johnny Hodges (on 1931-02-03)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1931-02-03)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1931-02-03)
double bass [bass]:
Wellman Braud (on 1931-02-03)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1931-02-03)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1931-02-03)
trombone:
Joe Nanton (on 1931-02-03)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1931-02-03), Arthur Whetsel (on 1931-02-03) and Cootie Williams (on 1931-02-03)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1931-02-03)
medley including a recording of:
Creole Love Call (on 1931-02-03)
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
medley including a recording of:
Hot and Bothered (on 1931-02-03)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
medley including a recording of:
Mood Indigo (1930 jazz composition and song) (on 1931-02-03)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1930)
composer:
Barney Bigard (in 1930) and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1930)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Indigo Mood Music, Mills Music, Inc., EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) (in 1930), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) (in 1930) and Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. (in 1930)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) 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)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra7:46
5My Old Flame
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1934-05-09)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1934-05-09)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1934-05-09)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1934-05-09)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1934-05-09)
double bass [bass]:
Wellman Braud (on 1934-05-09)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1934-05-09)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1934-05-09)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1934-05-09) and Joe Nanton (on 1934-05-09)
trumpet:
Arthur Whetsel (on 1934-05-09) and Cootie Williams (on 1934-05-09)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1934-05-09)
recording of:
My Old Flame (on 1934-05-09)
lyricist:
Sam Coslow
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra3:25
6Jack the Bear
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-03-06)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1940-03-06)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Johnny Hodges (on 1940-03-06)
alto saxophone, baritone saxophone and clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1940-03-06)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1940-03-06)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1940-03-06)
double bass:
Jimmy Blanton (on 1940-03-06)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1940-03-06)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1940-03-06)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1940-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Webster (on 1940-03-06)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-03-06) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1940-03-06)
trumpet:
Wallace Jones (on 1940-03-06) and Cootie Williams (on 1940-03-06)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1940-03-06)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Jack the Bear (on 1940-03-06)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra3:20
7Day Dream
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-11-02)
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1940-11-02) and Johnny Hodges (on 1940-11-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1940-11-02)
double bass [bass]:
Jimmie Blanton (on 1940-11-02)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1940-11-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1940-11-02)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-11-02)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1940-11-02)
recording of:
Day Dream (on 1940-11-02)
lyricist:
John Latouche (in 1941)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1941) and Billy Strayhorn (in 1941)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:00
8Take the "A" Train
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1941-02-15), Otto Hardwick (on 1941-02-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1941-02-15)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1941-02-15)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1941-02-15), Harry Carney (on 1941-02-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1941-02-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1941-02-15)
double bass [bass]:
Jimmie Blanton (on 1941-02-15)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1941-02-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1941-02-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1941-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1941-02-15) and Ben Webster (on 1941-02-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1941-02-15) and Joe Nanton (on 1941-02-15)
trumpet:
Wallace Jones (on 1941-02-15) and Ray Nance (on 1941-02-15)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1941-02-15)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill) (on 1941-02-15)
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)
Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra12:58
9I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1941-06-26)
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1941-06-26), Otto Hardwick (on 1941-06-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1941-06-26)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1941-06-26)
celesta [celeste] and piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1941-06-26)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1941-06-26), Harry Carney (on 1941-06-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1941-06-26)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1941-06-26)
double bass [bass]:
Jimmie Blanton (on 1941-06-26)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1941-06-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1941-06-26)
tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1941-06-26) and Ben Webster (on 1941-06-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1941-06-26) and Joe Nanton (on 1941-06-26)
trumpet:
Wallace Jones (on 1941-06-26) and Cootie Williams (on 1941-06-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1941-06-26)
vocals:
Ivie Anderson (on 1941-06-26)
recording of:
I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) (on 1941-06-26)
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster (in 1941)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1941)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), Robbins Music Corp., Sony/ATV Harmony and Webster Music Co.
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra3:22
10Perdido
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1942-01-21)
alto saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1942-01-21), Otto Hardwick (on 1942-01-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1942-01-21)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1942-01-21)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1942-01-21), Harry Carney (on 1942-01-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1942-01-21)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1942-01-21)
double bass [bass]:
Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass) (on 1942-01-21)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1942-01-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1942-01-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1942-01-21)
tenor saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1942-01-21) and Ben Webster (on 1942-01-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1942-01-21) and Joe Nanton (on 1942-01-21)
trumpet:
Wallace Jones (on 1942-01-21) and Cootie Williams (on 1942-01-21)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1942-01-21)
recording of:
Perdido (original instrumental version) (on 1942-01-21)
composer:
Juan Tizol
Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra3:11
11Work Song (from "Black, Brown and Beige")
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-12-11)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-11)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-11)
clarinet and reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-11)
double bass [bass]:
Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-11)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11) and Al Sears (on 1944-12-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-11), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-11) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-11)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-11), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-11), Ray Nance (on 1944-12-11) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1944-12-11)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1944-12-11)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black: Work Song (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite) (on 1944-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra4:38
12The Minor Goes Muggin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1945-05-14)
alto saxophone:
Gus Bivona (on 1945-05-14), Bruce Branson (on 1945-05-14) and Sid Cooper (flute & clarinet player) (on 1945-05-14)
baritone saxophone:
Bruce Branson (on 1945-05-14)
cello [2 cellos], harp, viola [2 violas] and violin [14 violins]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1945-05-14)
clarinet and reeds:
Gus Bivona (on 1945-05-14)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1945-05-14) and Sid Block (Jazz bassist, band leader) (on 1945-05-14)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Rich (on 1945-05-14)
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist) (on 1945-05-14)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-14)
tenor saxophone:
Babe Fresk (on 1945-05-14) and Vido Musso (on 1945-05-14)
trombone:
Tommy Dorsey (swing trombone player & band leader) (on 1945-05-14), Karl de Karske (on 1945-05-14), Dick Noel (trombone) (on 1945-05-14) and Tex Satterwhite (on 1945-05-14)
trumpet:
Gerry Goff (on 1945-05-14), Mickey Mangano (on 1945-05-14), George Seaberg (on 1945-05-14) and Charlie Shavers (on 1945-05-14)
tuba:
Joseph Park (on 1945-05-14)
arranger:
Sy Oliver (on 1945-05-14)
recording of:
The Minor Goes Muggin’ (on 1945-05-14)
composer:
Sy Oliver
Duke Ellington with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra3:04
13Just Squeeze Me (but Don't Tease Me)
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1946-07-09)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1946-07-09) and Russell Procope (on 1946-07-09)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1946-07-09)
clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1946-07-09) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1946-07-09)
double bass:
Oscar Pettiford (on 1946-07-09)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1946-07-09)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1946-07-09)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1946-07-09)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1946-07-09) and Al Sears (on 1946-07-09)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1946-07-09), Joe Nanton (on 1946-07-09), Claude Jones (on 1946-07-09) and Wilbur De Paris (on 1946-07-09)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1946-07-09), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1946-07-09), Taft Jordan (on 1946-07-09), Ray Nance (on 1946-07-09), Shelton Hemphill (on 1946-07-09) and Francis Williams (trumpeter) (on 1946-07-09)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1946-07-09)
vocals:
Ray Nance (on 1946-07-09)
recording of:
Just Squeeze Me (but Don’t Tease Me) (on 1946-07-09)
lyricist:
Lee Gaines (in 1941)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1941)
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra3:21
14Long, Long Journey
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1946-01-10)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1946-01-10)
double bass:
Chubby Jackson (on 1946-01-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1946-01-10)
guitar:
Remo Palmier (on 1946-01-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1946-01-10) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1946-01-10)
tenor saxophone:
Don Byas (on 1946-01-10)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1946-01-10) and Charlie Shavers (on 1946-01-10)
lead vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1946-01-10)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1946-01-10)
performer:
Leonard Feather’s Esquire All‐Americans (on 1946-01-10)
recording of:
Long Long Journey (on 1946-01-10)
lyricist and composer:
Leonard Feather
Esquire All-American 1946 Award Winners4:32
15Come Sunday
recording engineer:
Ed Begley (sound engineer in RCA Victor)
producer:
Brad McCuen (producer)
alto saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1965-12-26), Johnny Hodges (on 1965-12-26) and Russell Procope (on 1965-12-26)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1965-12-26)
clarinet and reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1965-12-26), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1965-12-26) and Russell Procope (on 1965-12-26)
double bass:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1965-12-26)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1965-12-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1965-12-26)
saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1965-12-26), Paul Gonsalves (on 1965-12-26), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1965-12-26), Johnny Hodges (on 1965-12-26) and Russell Procope (on 1965-12-26)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1965-12-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1965-12-26), Charles Connors (trombonist) (on 1965-12-26), Buster Cooper (on 1965-12-26) and Quentin Jackson (on 1965-12-26)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1965-12-26), Mercer Ellington (on 1965-12-26), Herbie Jones (on 1965-12-26) and Cootie Williams (on 1965-12-26)
vocals:
Esther Marrow (on 1965-12-26)
orchestra:
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (on 1965-12-26)
recorded at:
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1965-12-26)
recording of:
Come Sunday (1958 revision with lyrics) (on 1965-12-26)
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
version of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black: Come Sunday (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige (1958 revised version of the "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra3:55
16Isfahan (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1966-12-20)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-12-20) and Russell Procope (on 1966-12-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1966-12-20)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-12-20) and Russell Procope (on 1966-12-20)
double bass [bass]:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-12-20)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Rufus Jones (drums, aka Speedy Jones) (on 1966-12-20)
flugelhorn:
Herbie Jones (on 1966-12-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-12-20)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-12-20) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-12-20)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist), Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-12-20) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-12-20)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1966-12-20), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-12-20), Herbie Jones (on 1966-12-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-12-20)
recording of:
Isfahan (on 1966-12-20)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra4:15
17Sophisticated Lady
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1966-05-10)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1966-05-10) and Russell Procope (on 1966-05-10)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1966-05-10)
bass trombone:
Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1966-05-10)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1966-05-10)
double bass [bass]:
John Lamb (bass) (on 1966-05-10)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sam Woodyard (on 1966-05-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1966-05-10)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1966-05-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1966-05-10) and Buster Cooper (on 1966-05-10)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1966-05-10), Mercer Ellington (on 1966-05-10), Herbie Jones (on 1966-05-10) and Cootie Williams (on 1966-05-10)
recording of:
Sophisticated Lady (on 1966-05-10)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish and Irving Mills (in 1932)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1932)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music (ended), Mills Music, Inc. (ended), EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (until 2007-05) and Sony/ATV Harmony (from 2007-05 to present)
part of:
Sophisticated Ladies (1981 musical)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra3:05
18Raincheck
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1967-08-30)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1967-08-30) and Russell Procope (on 1967-08-30)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1967-08-30)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1967-08-30) and Russell Procope (on 1967-08-30)
double bass [bass]:
Aaron Bell (jazz double bassist) (on 1967-08-30)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sam Woodyard (on 1967-08-30)
flugelhorn:
Herbie Jones (on 1967-08-30)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1967-08-30)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1967-08-30) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1967-08-30)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1967-08-30), Chuck Connors (trombonist) (on 1967-08-30), Buster Cooper (on 1967-08-30) and John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1967-08-30)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1967-08-30), Mercer Ellington (on 1967-08-30), Herbie Jones (on 1967-08-30) and Cootie Williams (on 1967-08-30)
recording of:
Raincheck (on 1967-08-30)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
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Credits

Release

art direction:Carol Bobolts
liner notes:Joshua Sherman
engineer:Dennis Ferrante
Steven Lasker
producer:Orrin Keepnews
Steven Lasker
remastering:Dennis Ferrante
design:Rex Bonomelli (Red Herring Design)
ASIN:US: B00000IIRI [info]