Blues in Orbit

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1Three J's Blues
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Three J's Blues (on 1959-12-02)
composer:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
2:54
2Smada
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-03)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-03)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-03)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-03)
piano:
Billy Strayhorn (on 1959-12-03)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-03)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-03), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-03) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-03)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-03)
recording of:
Smada (on 1959-12-03)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
2:39
3Pie Eye's Blues
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Pie Eye's Blues (on 1959-12-02)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:29
4Sweet & Pungent
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet and clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Sweet and Pungent (on 1959-12-02)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
4:04
5C Jam Blues
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet and clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone and tenor vocals:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet and violin:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
“C” Jam Blues (on 1959-12-02)
composer:
Barney Bigard and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1942)
14:54
6In a Mellow Tone
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-03)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-03)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-03)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
drums (drum set) and membranophone:
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-03)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-03)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-03)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-03), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-03) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-03)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-03)
instrumental recording of:
In a Mellow Tone (on 1959-12-03)
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.)
2:43
7Blues in Blueprint
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-03)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
baritone saxophone and bass clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-03)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-03)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-03)
piano:
Billy Strayhorn (on 1959-12-03)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-03)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-03), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-03) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-03)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-03)
recording of:
Blues in Blueprint (on 1959-12-03)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:40
8The Swingers Get the Blues, Too
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-03)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-03)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-03)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-03)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-03)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-03)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-03), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-03) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-03)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-03)
recording of:
The Swingers Get the Blues Too (on 1959-12-03)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist)
3:11
9The Swinger's Jump
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-03)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-03)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-03)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-03)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-03)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-03) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-03), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-03) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-03)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-03)
recording of:
The Swinger's Jump (on 1959-12-03)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:51
10Blue in Orbit
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1958-02-12)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1958-02-12)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1958-02-12)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1958-02-12)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1958-02-12)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1958-02-12)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1958-02-12)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1958-02-12) and Britt Woodman (on 1958-02-12)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1958-02-12), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1958-02-12), Ray Nance (on 1958-02-12) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1958-02-12)
valve trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-12)
recorded at:
Radio Hill Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1958-02-12) and Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-02-12)
recording of:
Blues in Orbit (on 1958-02-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Blues in Orbit (on 1959-02-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
12:28
11Villes Ville Is the Place, Man
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-02-25)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-02-25)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-02-25)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-02-25)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-02-25)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1959-02-25)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-02-25)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-02-25)
trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist), Quentin Jackson (on 1959-02-25) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-02-25)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1959-02-25), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1959-02-25), Andrew “Fats” Ford (trumpeter) (on 1959-02-25), Ray Nance (on 1959-02-25) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1959-02-25)
valve trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1959-02-25)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-02-25)
recording of:
Villes Ville Is the Place, Man (on 1959-02-25)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:34
12Track 360
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1958-02-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1958-02-04)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1958-02-04)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1958-02-04)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1958-02-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1958-02-04)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1958-02-04)
trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist), Quentin Jackson (on 1958-02-04) and Britt Woodman (on 1958-02-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1958-02-04), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1958-02-04), Ray Nance (on 1958-02-04) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1958-02-04)
valve trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-04)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-02-04)
recording of:
Track 360
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:05
13Sentimental Lady
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Sentimental Lady
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:01
14Brown Penny
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Brown Penny
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and John Latouche
3:03
15Pie Eye's Blues (Alternate Take)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02) and Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02) and Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Pie Eye's Blues
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:31
16Sweet And Pungent (Alternate Take)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-02) and Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-02)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-02)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02) and Russell Procope (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-02) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-02)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-02), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-02) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-02)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Sweet and Pungent
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
3:50
17The Swinger's Jump (Alternate Take)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1959-12-03) and Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1959-12-03)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1959-12-03)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03) and Russell Procope (on 1959-12-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Johnson (drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra) (on 1959-12-03)
piano:
Billy Strayhorn (on 1959-12-03)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1959-12-03) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1959-12-03)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1959-12-03), Booty Wood (on 1959-12-03) and Britt Woodman (on 1959-12-03)
trumpet:
Ray Nance (on 1959-12-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-03)
recording of:
The Swinger's Jump
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:40
18Blues In Orbit (Alternate Take)
alto saxophone:
Russell Procope (on 1958-02-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1958-02-04)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1958-02-04)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1958-02-04) and Russell Procope (on 1958-02-04)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1958-02-04)
instruments:
Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1958-02-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1958-02-04)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1958-02-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1958-02-04)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1958-02-04), John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-04) and Britt Woodman (on 1958-02-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1958-02-04), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1958-02-04) and Ray Nance (on 1958-02-04)
valve trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-04)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-02-12)
recording of:
Blues in Orbit
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
2:37
19Track 360 (Alternate Take)
alto saxophone:
Russell Procope (on 1958-02-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1958-02-04)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1958-02-04)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1958-02-04) and Russell Procope (on 1958-02-04)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1958-02-04)
instruments:
Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1958-02-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1958-02-04)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1958-02-04) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1958-02-04)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1958-02-04), John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-04) and Britt Woodman (on 1958-02-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1958-02-04), Harold “Shorty” Baker (on 1958-02-04) and Ray Nance (on 1958-02-04)
valve trombone:
John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-04)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-02-04)
recording of:
Track 360
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:01