The Treasury Shows, Volume 2

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

Tracklist

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1Take the "A" Train (and Broadcast intro)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
partial recording of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version) (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
0:43
2Mood to be Wooed
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
4:39
3If You Are But a Dream
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
If You Are but a Dream (on 1945-04-21)
lyricist and composer:
Nat Bonx, Jack Fulton (US jazz trombonist, composer & vocalist) and Moe Jaffe (songwriter / bandleader)
publisher:
Barton Music Corp.
3:18
4(Otto Make That) Riff Staccato
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
2:34
5I'm Beginning to See the Light
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light (on 1945-04-21)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
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.
3:20
6(Excerpts from) Black, Brown and Beige
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
partial recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige (1943 original version) (on 1945-04-21)
orchestrator:
Maurice Peress
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1943)
0:49
7West Indian Dance
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: West Indian Dance (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
2:31
8The Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
vocals:
Marie Ellington (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: The Blues (on 1945-04-21)
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)
5:20
9Emancipation Celebration
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: Emancipation Celebration (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
2:52
10Sugar Hill Penthouse
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: III. Beige: Sugar Hill Penthouse (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: III. Beige (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
2:07
11Sentimental Lady
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Sentimental Lady (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
0:27
12Stomp Look and Listen
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Stomp, Look and Listen (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:49
13Frantic Fantasy
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
4:50
14It Don't Mean a Thing
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
vocals:
Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21) and Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) (on 1945-04-21)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1931)
composer:
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1931-08)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and EMI Mills Music (ASCAP-affiliated)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
4:36
15Sentimental Lady
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-21) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-21)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-21)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-21)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-21) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-21)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-21) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-21)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-21) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-21)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-21), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-21), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-21), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-21) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-21)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-21)
recording of:
Sentimental Lady (on 1945-04-21)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
1:05
16Any Bonds Today
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Any Bonds Today?
writer:
Irving Berlin
0:56
17Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Webster
trombone:
Juan Tizol
trumpet:
Harold Baker, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
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)
0:22
18Tonight I Shall Sleep
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Webster
trombone:
Juan Tizol
trumpet:
Harold Baker, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Tonight I Shall Sleep (With a Smile on My Face)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Gordon (US songwriter)
2:13
19Go Away Blues
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Webster
trombone:
Juan Tizol
trumpet:
Harold Baker, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Go Away Blues
writer:
Edward Kennedy Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:10
20Bond Promo
1:08
21Creole Love Song
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Webster
trombone:
Juan Tizol
trumpet:
Harold Baker, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Creole Love Call
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:15
22Three Cent Stomp
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
tenor saxophone:
Ben Webster
trombone:
Juan Tizol
trumpet:
Harold Baker, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
3:42
23Any Bonds Today
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges
double bass:
Junior Raglin
guitar:
Fred Guy
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
reeds:
Harry Carney and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan, Ray Nance and Rex Stewart
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recording of:
Any Bonds Today?
writer:
Irving Berlin
1:09
▼ CD 2
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1Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version) (on 1945-04-28)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
1:02
2Midriff
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Midriff (on 1945-04-28)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn and Gerald Valentine (trombone, aka Jerry Valentine)
4:50
3Carnegie Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Carnegie Blues (on 1945-04-28)
composer:
Bennie R. Crawford, Jr
2:42
4Someone
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Someone (on 1945-04-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:27
5My Little Brown Book
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
My Little Brown Book (on 1945-04-28)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
3:24
6Kissing Bug
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Kissing Bug
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart and Billy Strayhorn
2:44
7Ring Dem Bells
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells (on 1945-04-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:32
8I'm Beginning to See the Light
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light (on 1945-04-28)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
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.
3:03
9(Excerpts from) Black, Brown & Beige
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) and Claude Jones
trumpet:
Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
partial recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige (1943 original version) (on 1945-04-28)
orchestrator:
Maurice Peress
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1943)
1:10
10Work Song
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black: Work Song (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite) (on 1945-04-28)
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)
7:13
11Come Sunday
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black: Come Sunday (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite) (on 1945-04-28)
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)
5:57
12Candy
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
instrumental recording of:
Candy (on 1945-04-28)
lyricist:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) (in 1944) and Joan Whitney (in 1944)
composer:
Alex Kramer (in 1944)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), EMI Feist Catalog Inc., Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 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 (holding company – do not use as release label)
2:12
13War Bulletin
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
1:08
14Teardrops in the Rain (in Progres)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
0:40
15Accentuate the Positive
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
recording of:
Ac‐cent‐tchu‐ate the Positive (on 1945-04-28)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1944)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1944)
publisher:
Harwin Music Corporation, Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司 (1995–2019)), 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 (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
The 18th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
3:13
16Way Low
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
4:25
17Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-28) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-28)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1945-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-28) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-04-28)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-28) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-28) and Claude Jones (on 1945-04-28)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-04-28), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-28), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-04-28) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-28)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-04-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
400 Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-04-28)
partial recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill) (on 1945-04-28)
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)
0:10
18Take the A Train
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1943-10-07) and Johnny Hodges (on 1943-10-07)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1943-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1943-10-07)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1943-10-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1943-10-07) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1943-10-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1943-10-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1943-10-07)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1943-10-07)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1943-10-07) and Claude Jones (on 1943-10-07)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1943-10-07), Taft Jordan (on 1943-10-07), Ray Nance (on 1943-10-07), Shelton Hemphill (on 1943-10-07) and Rex Stewart (on 1943-10-07)
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 1943-10-07)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version) (on 1943-10-07)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
0:55
19Love Letters
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1943-10-07) and Johnny Hodges (on 1943-10-07)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1943-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1943-10-07)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1943-10-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1943-10-07) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1943-10-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1943-10-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1943-10-07)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1943-10-07)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1943-10-07) and Claude Jones (on 1943-10-07)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1943-10-07), Taft Jordan (on 1943-10-07), Ray Nance (on 1943-10-07), Shelton Hemphill (on 1943-10-07) and Rex Stewart (on 1943-10-07)
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 1943-10-07)
instrumental recording of:
Love Letters (on 1943-10-07)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) and Sony/ATV Harmony
part of:
The 18th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
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20Main Stem
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1943-10-07) and Johnny Hodges (on 1943-10-07)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1943-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1943-10-07)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1943-10-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1943-10-07) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1943-10-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1943-10-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1943-10-07)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1943-10-07)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1943-10-07) and Claude Jones (on 1943-10-07)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1943-10-07), Taft Jordan (on 1943-10-07), Ray Nance (on 1943-10-07), Shelton Hemphill (on 1943-10-07) and Rex Stewart (on 1943-10-07)
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 1943-10-07)
recording of:
Main Stem (on 1943-10-07)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
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21Fishing For The Moon
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1943-10-07) and Johnny Hodges (on 1943-10-07)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1943-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1943-10-07)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1943-10-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1943-10-07) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1943-10-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1943-10-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1943-10-07)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1943-10-07)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1943-10-07) and Claude Jones (on 1943-10-07)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1943-10-07), Taft Jordan (on 1943-10-07), Ray Nance (on 1943-10-07), Shelton Hemphill (on 1943-10-07) and Rex Stewart (on 1943-10-07)
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 1943-10-07)
1:39
22Riff'N Drill
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1943-10-07) and Johnny Hodges (on 1943-10-07)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1943-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1943-10-07)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1943-10-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1943-10-07) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1943-10-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1943-10-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1943-10-07)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1943-10-07)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1943-10-07) and Claude Jones (on 1943-10-07)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1943-10-07), Taft Jordan (on 1943-10-07), Ray Nance (on 1943-10-07), Shelton Hemphill (on 1943-10-07) and Rex Stewart (on 1943-10-07)
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 1943-10-07)
2:55
23Kissing Bug
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1943-10-07) and Johnny Hodges (on 1943-10-07)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (on 1943-10-07)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1943-10-07)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1943-10-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1943-10-07) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1943-10-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1943-10-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1943-10-07)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1943-10-07)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1943-10-07) and Claude Jones (on 1943-10-07)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1943-10-07), Taft Jordan (on 1943-10-07), Ray Nance (on 1943-10-07), Shelton Hemphill (on 1943-10-07) and Rex Stewart (on 1943-10-07)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1943-10-07)
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 1943-10-07)
recording of:
Kissing Bug
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart and Billy Strayhorn
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