The Real… Duke Ellington

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1Ebony Rhapsody II
recording of:
Ebony Rhapsody
composer:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor)
is based on:
19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244 / R. 106: No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S. 244 no. 2 (original piano solo version)
Duke Ellington5:23
2Ebony Rhapsody
recording of:
Ebony Rhapsody
composer:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor)
is based on:
19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244 / R. 106: No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S. 244 no. 2 (original piano solo version)
Duke Ellington5:06
3Solitude
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.
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:13
4Saddest Tale
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1934-09-13)
double bass [bass]:
Wellman Braud (on 1934-09-13)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1934-09-13)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1934-09-13)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1934-09-13) and Harry Carney (on 1934-09-13)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1934-09-13)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1934-09-13) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1934-09-13)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1934-09-13), Arthur Whetsel (on 1934-09-13) and Cootie Williams (on 1934-09-13)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1934-09-13)
orchestra:
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (on 1934-09-13)
recorded at:
American Record Corporation Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1934-09-13)
instrumental recording of:
Saddest Tale (on 1934-09-13)
lyricist:
Irving Mills
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington3:19
5Moonlight Fiesta
Duke Ellington2:55
6Prelude to a Kiss
recording of:
Prelude to a Kiss (on 1938-08-09)
lyricist:
Irving Gordon (US songwriter) (in 1938) and Irving Mills (in 1938)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1938)
publisher:
J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd. and Lafleur Music Ltd.
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra13:00
7Hip Chic
recording of:
Hip Chic
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra2:55
8Buffet Flat
recording of:
Buffet Flat
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington2:27
9Jazz Potpourri
Duke Ellington2:58
10It on Toast
Duke Ellington2:49
11In a Sentimental Mood
recording of:
In a Sentimental Mood (on 1935-04-30)
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
Duke Ellington3:19
12Showboat Shuffle
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1935-04-30)
Duke Ellington3:04
13Merry‐Go‐Round
Duke Ellington3:01
14I Don’t Know Why I Love You So
Duke Ellington3:10
15Isn’t Love the Strangest Thing?
Duke Ellington3:11
16Clarinet Lament
Duke Ellington3:12
17Echoes of Harlem
recording of:
Echoes of Harlem
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:03
18Trumpet in Spades
Duke Ellington3:10
19Yearning for Love
Duke Ellington2:56
20In a Jam
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-07-29)
Duke Ellington3:00
21Exposition Swing
Duke Ellington3:12
22Uptown Downbeat
Duke Ellington3:24
23Scattin’ at the Cotton Club
Duke Ellington3:16
24Black Butterfly
recording of:
Black Butterfly
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington3:06
25Battle of Swing
alto saxophone:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-12-19), Harry Carney (on 1938-12-19), Otto Hardwick (on 1938-12-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-12-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-12-19), Harry Carney (on 1938-12-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-12-19)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1938-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor (jazz bassist) (on 1938-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-12-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-12-19)
soprano saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-12-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-12-19) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-12-19)
trumpet:
Wallace Jones (on 1938-12-19) and Cootie Williams (on 1938-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1938-12-19)
Duke Ellington2:58
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part of:The Real… The Ultimate Collection (Sony Music / Columbia / RCA Victor compilations) (order: 5)