The Treasury Shows, Volume 12

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

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▼ CD 1
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1Take the "A" Train
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
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)
0:43
2Carnegie Blues
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
live recording of:
Carnegie Blues
composer:
Bennie R. Crawford, Jr
3:07
3Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
0:43
4I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
recording of:
I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me
lyricist:
Clarence Gaskill
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
4:27
5Mood to Be Wooed
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
4:24
6Kissing Bug
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
recording of:
Kissing Bug (on 1945-09-08)
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart and Billy Strayhorn
3:06
7Chelsea Bridge
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
live recording of:
Chelsea Bridge
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1941)
publisher:
Tempo Music, Inc. (Duke Ellington’s music publishing company)
5:00
8Ellington Bond Promo / (I Want) Something to Live For / Clementine
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
6:04
9Take the "A" Train and broadcast return
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
0:15
10Way Low / Solid Old Man
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
7:45
11Ellington Bond Promo / Summertime / Old King Dooji
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
6:57
12If I Loved You
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
2:45
13Unbooted Character
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
recording of:
Unbooted Character
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:51
14Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
recording of:
Just A‐Sittin’ and A‐Rockin’
lyricist:
Lee Gaines (in 1941)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1941) and Billy Strayhorn (in 1941)
4:10
15Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
0:52
16Hollywood Hangover
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-08) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-08)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-08)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-08)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-08) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-08)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-08) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-08)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-08)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-08), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-08) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-08)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-08), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-08) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-08)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-08)
2:04
17Program Opening
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
0:37
18Caravan
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
recording of:
Caravan
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1937) and Juan Tizol (in 1937)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Duke Ellington Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Mills Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony and Lafleur Music Ltd. (from 1995-12-12 to present)
4:16
19Three Cent Stomp
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
4:09
20Yesterdays
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
2:47
▼ CD 2
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1Blues on the Double
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
4:27
2Riff Staccato
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
vocals:
Ray Nance (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
live recording of:
(Otto Make That) Riff Staccato (on 1945-10-01)
lyricist:
Simon Schwartz
composer:
Milt Orent
3:11
3Cotton Tail
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-10-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-10-01)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-10-01)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-10-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-10-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-10-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-10-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-10-01), Joe Nanton (on 1945-10-01) and Claude Jones (on 1945-10-01)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-10-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-10-01) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-10-01)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
Cafe Zanzibar (2nd location 1944-1946) in New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-01)
recording of:
Cotton Tail
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:03
4Take the "A" Train
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
0:48
5Subtle Slough
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
3:53
6C Jam Blues
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
“C” Jam Blues (on 1945-09-15)
composer:
Barney Bigard and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1942)
3:41
7Ellington Bond Promo
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
0:41
8Every Hour on the Hour
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
3:23
9The Jeep is Jumpin'
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
live recording of:
The Jeep Is Jumpin'
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Johnny Hodges
1:37
10Take the "A" Train and Broadcast Return
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
0:45
11Creole Love Call
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
Creole Love Call
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
5:42
12Frankie and Johnny
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
Frankie and Johnny (traditional song, version of "Frankie and Albert")
publisher:
Carl Sandburg (in 1927)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 254)
is based on:
You’re My Baby
version of:
Frankie and Albert (traditional song without the lyrics from "You’re My Baby", first published 1904)
9:25
13Everything but You
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
Everything but You
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1945)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1945) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1945)
2:36
14Emancipation Celebration
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: Emancipation Celebration (on 1945-09-15)
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)
3:04
15Warm Valley
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
recording of:
Warm Valley
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:14
16Take the "A" Train and Broadcast Close
producer:
Jerry Valburn
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-09-15) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-09-15)
bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-09-15)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-09-15)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-09-15)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-09-15) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1945-09-15)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-09-15) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-09-15)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-09-15), Joe Nanton (on 1945-09-15) and Claude Jones (on 1945-09-15)
trumpet:
Cat Anderson (on 1945-09-15), Taft Jordan (on 1945-09-15) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-09-15)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
recorded at:
NBC Studios: Studio 6B in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1945-09-15)
1:38