B+ DUKE ELLINGTON (CD 1 / 3) 19/79:52 C D 1 1. It’s Gonna Be a Cold, Cold Winter (Porter Grainger-Jackie Trent) 3:01 Alberta Prime-voc; Duke Ellington-p. New York, November 1924. first issue Blue Disc T-1007/matrix number T2001-1. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 8. 2. Choo Choo (Duke Ellington-Bob Schafer-Dave Ringle) 3:17 The Washingtonians: James “Bubber” Miley-tp; Charlie Irvis-tb; Otto Hardwick-Cms; Duke Ellington-p; George Francis-bjo; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, November 1924. Blue Disc T-1002/T2005-2. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 8. 3. East St.Louis Toodle-Oo (Duke Ellington-Bubber Miley) 2:54 Duke Ellington and his Kentucky Club Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-Cms, as, ss, bs; possibly Edgar Sampson-as; Prince Robinson-ts, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Mack Shaw-tu; Sonny Greer-dr. NY, November 29, 1926. Vocalion 1064/E4110. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 8. 4. Creole Love Call (Duke Ellington-Rudy Jackson-Bubber Miley) 3:14 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-as, ss, cl; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Rudy Jackson-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Adelaide Hall-voc. New York, October 26, 1927. Victor 21137/39.370-1. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 9. 5. Black and Tan Fantasy (D.Ellington-B.Miley) 3:23 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Cladys "Jabbo" Smith-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-as, bs; Rudy Jackson-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, November 3, 1927. Okeh 40955/81776-B. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 25. 6. Harlem River Quiver [Brown Berries] (Jimmy McHugh-Dorothy Fields-Danni Healy) 2:48 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-as, bs, bsx; Harry Carney-bs, as, ss, cl; Rudy Jackson-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, December 19, 1927. Victor 21284/41244-1. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 25. 7. The Mooche (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) 3:14 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Bubber Miley, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Johnny Hodges-as, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Lonnie Johnson-g; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Baby Cox-voc. New York, October 1. 1928. Okeh 8623/401175-A. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 30 8. Tiger Rag [Part 1] (Nick LaRocca) 2:53 9. Tiger Rag [Part 2] 2:54 The Jungle Band: Freddy Jenkins, Bubber Miley, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, January 8, 1929. Brunswick 4238/E 28940-B + E 28941-A. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 69. 10. A Nite at the Cotton Club 8:20 Cotton Club Stomp (Duke Ellington-Johnny Hodges-Harry Carney) Misty Mornin’ (Duke Ellington-Arthur Whetsol) Goin’ to Town (D.Ellington-B.Miley) Interlude Freeze and Melt (Jimmy McHugh-Dorothy Fields) Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club Orchestra: Freddy Jenkins, Arthur Whetsol, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Johnny Hodges-as, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Irving Mills-mc,voc; Harmonica Charlie-hca. New York, April 12, 1929. Victor 741029/51158-2 + 51159-3. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 88. 11. Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Thomas “Fats” Waller-Harry Brooks-Andy Razaf) 3:22 Bill Robinson & Irving Mills and his Hotsy Totsy Gang: Freddy Jenkins, Arthur Whetsol, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Bill "Bojangles" Robinson-tap dancing,voc,hand tp. New York, September 13, 1929. Brunswick 4535/E 30526-A. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 101. 12. Dreamy Blues [Mood Indigo] (Albany Bigard-Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) 2:55 The Jungle Band: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, cl, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, October 17, 1930. Brunswick 4952/ E-34928-A. CD Hot’n Sweet 152252. 13. Rockin’ in Rhythm (Harry Carney-Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) 3:14 The Harlem Footwarmers: Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins-tp; Cootie Williams-tp,voc; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Harry Carney-bs, cl, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; New York, November 8, 1930. OKeh 8869/404804-A. CD Hot’n Sweet 152312. 14. Creole Rhapsody (Duke Ellington) 8:29 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, cl, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Camden, New Jersey, June 11, 1931. Victor 36049/CRC 68231-2 + CRC 68233-2. CD Hot’n Sweet 152322. 15. It Don’t Mean a Thing [If It Ain’t Got That Swing] (D.Ellington-Irving Mills) 3:12 Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Ivie Anderson-voc. New York, February 2, 1932. Brunswick 6265/B-11204-A. CD Hot’n Sweet 152332. 16. Ellington Stereo Medley I 7:45 Mood Indigo (Barney Bigard-Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) Hot and Bothered (Duke Ellington) Creole Love Call (Duke Ellington) Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; prob. Otto Hardwicke-as; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo,g; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, February 3, 1932. Left: LBRC-71811-1 = LP French RCA741.085, late 1973 Right: LBSHQ71812-2 = LP Victor L-16006, March 25, 1932 or soon thereafter LBRC 71811-1+LBSHQ 71812-2 = LP Everybodys EV-3005, ca. May 1985. CD Hot’n Sweet 152332, 1995. CD RCA Victor 09026-63386-2, 1999. 17. Ellington Stereo Medley II 7:43 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo (Duke Ellington-Bubber Miley) Lots o’ Fingers (Duke Ellington) Black and Tan Fantasy (Duke Ellington-Bubber Miley) Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (same personnel). New York, February 9, 1932. Left: LBRC-71836-2 / LP Victor L-16007, June 17, 1932. Right: LBSHQ-71837-1 / LP unauthorized. LP Everybodys EV-3005, ca. May 1985. CD Hot’n Sweet 152332, 1995. CD RCA Victor 09026-63386-2, 1999. 18. Sophisticated Lady (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills-Mitchell Parish) 3:44 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-bs, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York City, February 15, 1933. Columbia CB-591/265050-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 19. Solitude (Duke Ellington-Eddie DeLange-Irving Mills) 3:29 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Otto Hardwick-cl, as, bsx; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Chicago, January 10, 1934. Victor 24755/80149-1. CD RCA ND 86852. Total time 79:52 B+ DUKE ELLINGTON (2 / 3) 20/78:33 C D 2 1. In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington-Many Kurtz-Irving Mills) 3:24 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Charlie Allen-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick-ss, as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis-b; Fred Avendorf-dr. New York, April 10, 1935. Brunswick 7461/ B-17406-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 2. Reminiscing in Tempo (Duke Ellington) 12:53 / 2:38> Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsel, Cootie Williams-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Harry Carney- cl, as, bs; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis, Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, September 12, 1935. Brunswick 7546 + 7547/B-18072-1, B-18073-1, B-18074-2, B-18075-1. 3. Caravan (Duke Ellington-Juan Tizol) 2:47 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis, Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, May 14, 1937. Master 131/M-470-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 4. Diminuendo in Blue (Duke Ellington) 2:43 5. Crescendo in Blue (Duke Ellington) 3:10 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, September 20, 1937. Brunswick 8004/ M-648-1-2 + M-649-1-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 6. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (D.Ellington-I.Mills-Henry Nemo-John Redmond) 3:06 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones, Harold Baker-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis, Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, March 3, 1938. Columbia 36108/ M-772-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 7. Prelude to a Kiss (Duke Ellington-Irving Gordon-Irving Mills) 3:00 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, August 9, 1938. Brunswick 8204/ M-884-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 8. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me [Concerto for Cootie] (Duke Ellington-Bob Russell) 3:19 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Ben Webster-ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Jimmie Blanton-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Chicago, March 15, 1940. Victor 26598/049016-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 9. Cotton Tail [Shuckin' and Stiffin'] (Duke Ellington) 3:11 10. Don’t Get Around Much Any More [Never No Lament] (Duke Ellington-Bob Russell) 3:18 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Ben Webster-ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Hollywood, May 4, 1940. Victor 26610/049655-1, 049656-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 11. Pitter Panther Patter (Duke Ellington) 3:01 Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Blanton-b. Chicago, October 1, 1940. Victor 27221/053504-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53048. 12. Take the ‘A’ Train (Billy Strayhorn) 2:55 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Wallace Jones-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Ben Webster-ts; Billy Strayhorn-p; Fred Guy-g; Jimmy Blanton-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Hollywood, February 15, 1941. Victor 27380/055283-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 13. I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) (Duke Ellington-Paul Francis Webster) 3:21 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (same personnel); Ivie Anderson-voc. Hollywood, June 26, 1941. Victor 17531 /061319-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 14. The Star Spangled Banner (Francis Scott Key) 1:15 15. Black [from Black, Brown and Beige] (Duke Ellington) 3:57 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Rex Stewart, Harold Baker, Wallace Jones-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Harry Carney, Otto Hardwicke, Chauncey Haughton-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Junior Raglin-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Carnegie Hall, New York, January 23, 1943. LP Prestige P 34004/CD Prestige 2PCD-34004-2. Black, Brown and Beige [four selections] (Duke Ellington) 16. Work Song 4:36 17. Come Sunday 4:30 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Taft Jordan, Shelton Hemphill, Cat Anderson-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Claude Jones, Lawrence Brown, Joe “Tricky Sam” Nanton-tb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, ts; Otto Hardwick, Johnny Hodges-as; Al Sears-ts; Harry Carney-cl, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Alvin “Junior” Raglin-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, December 11, 1944. Victor 28-0400/D4VC-560-1 + 28-0401/D4VC-561-2. CD RCA 09026-63386-2. 18. The Blues 4:33 19. Three Dances 4:38 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (same personnel); Joya Sherill-voc. New York, December 12, 1944. Victor 28-0401/D4VC-562-3 + 28-0400/D4VC-563-1. CD RCA 09026-63386-2. 20. Satin Doll (Duke Ellington-Billy Strayhorn) 5:08 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Rolf Ericson, Mercer Ellington-tp; Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors-tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Norris Turney, Paul Gonsalves, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Wild Bill Davis- org; victor Gaskin-b; Rufus “Speedy” Jones-dr. Manchester, England, November 25-26, 1969. LP Solid State SS 19000 X/1-2. Total time 78:33 B+ DUKE ELLINGTON (CD 3 / 3) 23/79:36 C D 3 – S U I T E S & T R I B U T E S 1. Perfume Suite – 4. Coloratura 3:22 Rex Stewart-co; Taft Jordan, William “Cat” Anderson, Ray Nance, Shelton Hemphill-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Claude Jones-tb; Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Otto Hardwicke, Al Sears, Jimmy Hamilton-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Junior Raglin-b; Hillard Brown-dr. Carnegie Hall, December 19, 1944. LP Prestige P-24073. 2. Such Sweet Thunder – 1. Cleo 3:22 Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Ray Nance, Clark Terry-tp; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman-tb; Johnny Hodges-as; Russell Procope-cl, as; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, ts; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, April 24, 1957. LP Columbia CL 1033/matrix number CO 57722-3. CD Columbia/Legacy CK 65568. 3. Black, Brown and Beige – Part VI (23rd Psalm) [alternate take] 2:00 Mahalia Jackson-voc; Cat Anderson, Harold Baker, Clark Terry, Ray Nance-tp; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman-tb; Bill Graham-as; Russell Procope-cl, as; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Jimmy Hamilton-cl; Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, February 11, 1958. [LP Columbia CL 1162, CS 8015/RHCO 40636-1]. CD Columbia/Legacy CK 65566 4. The Queen’s Suite – 4. Northern Lights 3:32 Clark Terry, Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Ray Nance-tp; Britt Woodman, Quentin Jackson, John Sanders-tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Jimmy Johnson-dr. New York, February 25, 1959. LP Pablo 2310-762. CD Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-446-2 . 5. Blues in Orbit – 10. Blues in Orbit [alternate take] 2:38 Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Shorty Baker, Ray Nance-tp; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders-tb; Bill Graham, Russell Procope-as; Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, February 12, 1958. [LP Columbia CL 1445, CS 8241/RHCO 40626-2]. CD Columbia/Legacy 512915 2. 6. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite-8. Danse of the Floreadores (Waltz of the Flowers) 4:06 Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddie Mullins-tp; Lawrence Brown, “Booty” Wood, Mathew Gee-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-saxes; Duke Ellington-p; Aaron Bell-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, March 3 – October 10, 1960. LP Columbia CL 1541, CS 8341. CD Columbia 467913 2. 7. Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2 – Solvejg’s Song 4:01 Same personnel, Juan Tizol omitted. Same recording place & date. LP Columbia CL 1597, CS 8397. CD Columbia 467913 2 8. Suite Thursday – 3. Zweet Zurzday 3:59 Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddie Mullins-tp; Lawrence Brown, “Booty” Wood, Britt Woodman-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-saxes; Duke Ellington-p; Aaron Bell-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. Same recording place & date. LP Columbia CL 1541, CS 8341. CD Columbia 467913 2. 9. The Far East Suite – 3. Isfahan 4:07 Cat Anderson, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington, Cootie Williams-tp; Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors, Buster Cooper-tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-cl, sax; Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, December 20, 1966. LP RCA Victor LPM & LSP 3782/TPA1-9151. CD RCA ND 87640. 10. New Orleans Suite – 3. Portrait of Louis Armstrong 3:11 Cootie Williams-tp; Money Johnson, Mercer Ellington, Al Rubin, Fred Stone-tp, fh; Booty Wood, Julian Priester-tb; Dave Taylor-btb; Russell Procope-as, cl; Johnny Hodges-as; Norris Turney-as, cl, fl; Harold ashby-ts, cl; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs, cl, bcl; Duke Ellington-p; Joe Benjamin-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, May 13, 1970. LP Atlantic . LP Supraphon 1 15 1357 [1972]. 11. The Goutelas Suite – 1. Fanfare :30 12. The Goutelas Suite – 2. Goutelas 1:11 Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Eddie Preston-tp; Booty Wood, Malcolm Taylor, Chuck Connors-tb; Harold Minerve, Norris Turney, Paul Gonsalves, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Joe Benjamin-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, April 27, 1971. LP Pablo 2310-762. CD Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-446-2 . 13. The UWIS Suite – 2. Klop [Polk] 2:01 Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Johnny Coles-tp; Booty Wood, Vince Prudente, Chuck Connors-tb; Russell Procope, Harold Minerve, Norris Turney, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Joe Benjamin-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, October 5, 1972. LP Pablo 2310-762. CD Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-446-2 . 14. The First Concert of Sacred Music – Will You Be There?/Ain’t But the One 4:37 The Herman McCoy Choir; Jimmy McPhail-soloist; Cootie Williams, Cat Anderson, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington-tp; Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Quentin Jackson, Chuck Connors-tb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, as; Johnny Hodges-as; Russell Procope-as, cl; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs, cl; Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Louie Bellson-dr. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, December 26, 1965. LP RCA Victor LPM & LSP 3582/TPA5-3238. CD RCA 0926-63386-2. 15. Rose of the Rio Grande (Leslie-Warren-Goram) 3:13 Ivie Anderson-voc; Wallace Jones, Charles “Cootie” Williams, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Joe “Tricky-Sam” Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Otto Hardwicke-as, bsx; Johnny Hodges-ss, as, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-as, bs, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Wellman Braud-b; William “Sonny” Greer-dr. Broadcast: NBC Red Network, Eastwood Gardens, Detroit, July 31, 1940. LP Everybodys EV-3005. 16. Fleurette Africaine [African Flower] 3:35 Duke Ellington-p; Charles Mingus-b; Max Roach-dr. New York, September 17, 1962. LP United Artists UAS 15017 & 5632. CD Blue Note CDP 7 46398 2. 17. The Duke (Dave Brubeck) 6:45 Dave Brubeck-p; Jack Six-b; Alan Dawson-dr; Gerry Mulligan-bs; The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Erich Kunzel-conductor. Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1970. LP Decca DL 710181. 18. The Duke (Clare Fischer) 4:58 Clare Fischer-p; Larry McGuire, Buddy Childers, Conte Candoli, Steve Huffsteter, Stewart Fischer-tp; Gil Falco, Chrley Loper, David Sanchez-tb; Morris Repass-btb; Gary Foster, Kim Richmond-as; Louis Ciotti, Warne Marsh-ts; Bill Perkins-bs; John Lowe-bsx; Chuck Domanico-b; Larry Bunker-dr. Los Angeles, ca. 1969. LP Atlantic SD 1520. 19. Solitude 3:36 Bud Brisbois, Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones-tp; Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper-tb; Chuck Connors-btb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl; Johnny Hodges-as; Russell Procope-as, cl; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs, cl; Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. Hollywood, May 11, 1966. LP RCA Victor LPM & LSP 3576/TPA3-3933-3. CD RCA 0926-63386-2. 20. Mood Indigo 2:50 Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Louie Bellson-dr; Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler- conductor; Richard Hayman-arranger. Tanglewood, Massachusetts, July 28, 1965. LP RCA Victor LM & LSP 2857/SRA5-5803 & 5804. CD RCA 0926-63386-2. 21. Caravan 3:55 Ella Fitzgerald-voc; Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Clark Terry-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders-tb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, ts; Russell Procope- as, cl; Johnny Hodges-as; Paul Gonsalves, Frank Foster-ts; Harry Carney-bs, bcl, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, June 25-27, 1957. LP Verve . CD Verve 837 035-2. 22. Cottontail 3:41 Louis Armstrong-tp, voc; Duke Ellington-p; Trummy Young-tb; Barney Bigard-cl; Mort Herbert-b; Danny Barcelona-dr. New York, April 3-4, 1961. CD Roulette Jazz 7243 5 24547 2 3. 23. In a Sentimental Mood 4:15 John Coltrane-ts; Duke Ellington-p; Aaron Bell-b; Elvin Jones-dr. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, September 26, 1962. LP Impulse! A 30/11115. CD Impulse! IMP 11662. Total time 79:36 B+ DUKE ELLINGTON (CD 1 / 3) 19/79:52 Image result for duke ellington Edward Kennedy „Duke“ Ellington (1899 – 1974) Image result for white house C D 1 1. It’s Gonna Be a Cold, Cold Winter (Porter Grainger-Jackie Trent) 3:01 Alberta Prime-voc; Duke Ellington-p. New York, November 1924. first issue Blue Disc T-1007/matrix number T2001-1. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 8. Alberta Prime (Real Name: Alberta Prime) Vaudeville blues singer, who recorded two titles for Blu-Disc in 1924. Blu-Disc records were produced by an unknown manufacturer for the Blu-Disc Record Company of New York and are extremely rare today. Only nine releases were produced, and all of these appeared in December, 1924. These included Duke Ellington's earliest known recordings. Original Blu-Disc records were pressed in very dark blue shellac, and are easily distinguished from later dubbed reissues that also credit the Blu-Disc Record Company, or those on the similarly named Blue Disc label, which were pressed in black vinyl. Image result for duke ellington 2. Choo Choo (Duke Ellington-Bob Schafer-Dave Ringle) 3:17 The Washingtonians: James “Bubber” Miley-tp; Charlie Irvis-tb; Otto Hardwick-Cms; Duke Ellington-p; George Francis-bjo; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, November 1924. Blue Disc T-1002/T2005-2. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 8. Image result for duke ellington washingtonians 3. East St.Louis Toodle-Oo (Duke Ellington-Bubber Miley) 2:54 Duke Ellington and his Kentucky Club Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-Cms, as, ss, bs; possibly Edgar Sampson-as; Prince Robinson-ts, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Mack Shaw-tu; Sonny Greer-dr. NY, November 29, 1926. Vocalion 1064/E4110. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 8. Image result for duke ellington kentucky club orchestra East St.Louis Toodle-Oo Image result for duke ellington kentucky club orchestra 4. Creole Love Call (Duke Ellington-Rudy Jackson-Bubber Miley) 3:14 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-as, ss, cl; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Rudy Jackson-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Adelaide Hall-voc. New York, October 26, 1927. Victor 21137/39.370-1. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 9. Image result for duke ellington Creole Love Call Image result for adelaide hall 5. Black and Tan Fantasy (D.Ellington-B.Miley) 3:23 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Cladys "Jabbo" Smith-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-as, bs; Rudy Jackson-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, November 3, 1927. Okeh 40955/81776-B. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 25. Image result for duke ellington Black and Tan Fantasy 6. Harlem River Quiver [Brown Berries] (Jimmy McHugh-Dorothy Fields-Danni Healy) 2:48 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Otto Hardwick-as, bs, bsx; Harry Carney-bs, as, ss, cl; Rudy Jackson-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, December 19, 1927. Victor 21284/41244-1. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 25. Image result for duke ellington Harlem River Quiver 7. The Mooche (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) 3:14 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Bubber Miley, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Johnny Hodges-as, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Lonnie Johnson-g; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Baby Cox-voc. New York, October 1, 1928. Okeh 8623/401175-A. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 30 8. Tiger Rag [Part 1] (Nick LaRocca) 2:53 9. Tiger Rag [Part 2] 2:54 The Jungle Band: Freddy Jenkins, Bubber Miley, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, January 8, 1929. Brunswick 4238/E 28940-B + E 28941-A. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 69. Soloists: Bigard-cl; Nanton-tb; Jenkins-tp; Carney-bs; Hodges-as; Miley-tp; Bigard-cl; Nanton-tb Image result for duke ellington tiger rag Image result for duke ellington tiger rag Image result for duke ellington tiger rag Image result for duke ellington tiger rag 10. A Nite at the Cotton Club 8:20 Cotton Club Stomp (Duke Ellington-Johnny Hodges-Harry Carney) Misty Mornin’ (Duke Ellington-Arthur Whetsol) Goin’ to Town (D.Ellington-B.Miley) Interlude Freeze and Melt (Jimmy McHugh-Dorothy Fields) Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club Orchestra: Freddy Jenkins, Arthur Whetsol, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Johnny Hodges-as, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Irving Mills-mc,voc; Harmonica Charlie-hca. New York, April 12, 1929. Victor 741029/51158-2 + 51159-3. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 88. Image result for duke ellington A Nite at the Cotton Club Image result for duke ellington A Nite at the Cotton Club Image result for a night at the cotton club discogs Image result for irving mills 11. Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Thomas “Fats” Waller-Harry Brooks-Andy Razaf) 3:22 Bill Robinson & Irving Mills and his Hotsy Totsy Gang: Freddy Jenkins, Arthur Whetsol, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-bs, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Bill "Bojangles" Robinson-tap dancing,voc,hand tp. New York, September 13, 1929. Brunswick 4535/E 30526-A. CD Masters of Jazz MJCD 101. Image result for bojangles bill robinson Bill Robinson „Bojangles“ (1878 – 1949) 12. Dreamy Blues [Mood Indigo] (Albany Bigard-Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) 2:55 The Jungle Band: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, cl, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, October 17, 1930. Brunswick 4952/ E-34928-A. CD Hot’n Sweet 152252. Image result for duke ellington mood indigo 13. Rockin’ in Rhythm (Harry Carney-Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) 3:14 The Harlem Footwarmers: Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins-tp; Cootie Williams-tp,voc; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Harry Carney-bs, cl, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; New York, January 8, 1931. OKeh 8869/404804-A. CD Hot’n Sweet 152312. Image result for duke ellington Rockin’ in Rhythm Image result for duke ellington Rockin’ in Rhythm 14. Creole Rhapsody (Duke Ellington) 8:29 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, cl, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Camden, New Jersey, June 11, 1931. Victor 36049/CRC 68231-2 + CRC 68233-2. CD Hot’n Sweet 152322. Image result for duke ellington creole rhapsody Image result for duke ellington creole rhapsody 15. It Don’t Mean a Thing [If It Ain’t Got That Swing] (D.Ellington-Irving Mills) 3:12 Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr; Ivie Anderson-voc. New York, February 2, 1932. Brunswick 6265/B-11204-A. CD Hot’n Sweet 152332. Image result for ivie anderson 16. Ellington Stereo Medley I 7:45 Mood Indigo (Barney Bigard-Duke Ellington-Irving Mills) Hot and Bothered (Duke Ellington) Creole Love Call (Duke Ellington) Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; prob. Otto Hardwicke-as; Barney Bigard-ts, cl; Harry Carney-bs, as, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-bjo,g; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, February 3, 1932. Left: LBRC-71811-1 = LP French RCA741.085, late 1973 Right: LBSHQ-71812-2 = LP Victor L-16006, March 25, 1932 or soon thereafter LBRC 71811-1+LBSHQ 71812-2 = LP Everybodys EV-3005, ca. May 1985. CD Hot’n Sweet 152332, 1995. CD RCA Victor 09026-63386-2, 1999. 17. Ellington Stereo Medley II 7:43 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo (Duke Ellington-Bubber Miley) Lots o’ Fingers (Duke Ellington) Black and Tan Fantasy (Duke Ellington-Bubber Miley) Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (same personnel). New York, February 9, 1932. Left: LBRC-71836-2 / LP Victor L-16007, June 17, 1932. Right: LBSHQ-71837-1 / LP unauthorized. LP Everybodys EV-3005, ca. May 1985. CD Hot’n Sweet 152332, 1995. CD RCA Victor 09026-63386-2, 1999. Image result for duke ellington stereo medley 1932 Image result for duke ellington stereo medley 1932 18. Sophisticated Lady (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills-Mitchell Parish) 3:44 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-bs, as; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York City, February 15, 1933. Columbia CB-591/265050-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Image result for duke ellington Sophisticated Lady Image result for duke ellington Sophisticated Lady 19. Solitude (Duke Ellington-Eddie DeLange-Irving Mills) 3:29 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams-tp; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Otto Hardwick-cl, as, bsx; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Wellman Braud-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Chicago, January 10, 1934. Victor 24755/80149-1. CD RCA ND 86852. Image result for duke ellington Solitude C D 2 1. In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington-Many Kurtz-Irving Mills) 3:24 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-as, ss; Otto Hardwick-as, cl; Harry Carney-bs, cl, bcl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, April 30, 1935. Brunswick 7461/ B-17406-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Image result for duke ellington . In a Sentimental Mood 2. Reminiscing in Tempo (Duke Ellington) 12:53 / 2:38> Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Arthur Whetsel, Cootie Williams-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Harry Carney- cl, as, bs; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis, Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, September 12, 1935. Brunswick 7546 + 7547/B-18072-1, B-18073-1, B-18074-2, B-18075-1. Image result for duke ellington reminiscing in tempo Image result for duke ellington reminiscing in tempo 3. Caravan (Duke Ellington-Juan Tizol) 2:47 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis, Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, May 14, 1937. Master 131/M-470-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Juan Tizol (1900 – 1984) 4. Diminuendo in Blue (Duke Ellington) 2:43 5. Crescendo in Blue (Duke Ellington) 3:10 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Johnny Hodges-ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, September 20, 1937. Brunswick 8004/ M-648-1-2 + M-649-1-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Paul Gonsalves Albums - Blue Sounds Paul Gonsalves (1920 – 1974) Downbeat: "Jazz Festival" named to holiday gift guide 2016 | Jim Marshall Photography LLC Newsroom 6. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (D.Ellington-I.Mills-Henry Nemo-John Redmond) 3:06 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones, Harold Baker-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Hayes Alvis, Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, March 3, 1938. Columbia 36108/ M-772-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Image result for duke ellington I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart Image result for duke ellington I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 7. Prelude to a Kiss (Duke Ellington-Irving Gordon-Irving Mills) 3:00 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, August 9, 1938. Brunswick 8204/ M-884-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Image result for duke ellington Prelude to a Kiss Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra: Cootie Williams, t; Lawrence Brown, tb; Johnny Hodges, as, ss; Harry Carney, bs; Duke Ellington, p; Billy Taylor, b; Sonny Greer, d. New York, August 24, 1938. . 8. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me [Concerto for Cootie] (Duke Ellington-Bob Russell) 3:19 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Ben Webster-ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Jimmie Blanton-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Chicago, March 15, 1940. Victor 26598/049016-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Cootie Williams - Wikidata Cootie Williams (1911 – 1985) 9. Cotton Tail [Shuckin' and Stiffin'] (Duke Ellington) 3:11 10. Don’t Get Around Much Any More [Never No Lament] (Duke Ellington-Bob Russell) 3:18 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones-tp; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Ben Webster-ts; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Billy Taylor-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Hollywood, May 4, 1940. Victor 26610/049655-1, 049656-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. 11. Pitter Panther Patter (Duke Ellington) 3:01 Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Blanton-b. Chicago, October 1, 1940. Victor 27221/053504-2. CD Giants of Jazz 53048. Image result for duke ellington Pitter Panther Patter Jimmy Blanton (1918 – 1942) 12. Take the ‘A’ Train (Billy Strayhorn) 2:55 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Wallace Jones-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Rex Stewart-co; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Barney Bigard-cl; Johnny Hodges-cl, ss, as; Otto Hardwick-as, bsx; Harry Carney-cl, as, bs; Ben Webster-ts; Billy Strayhorn-p; Fred Guy-g; Jimmy Blanton-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Hollywood, February 15, 1941. Victor 27380/055283-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Duke & Billy Strayhorn (1915 – 1967) Image result for duke ellington Take the ‘A’ Train Image result for duke ellington billy strayhorn 13. I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) (Duke Ellington-Paul Francis Webster) 3:21 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (same personnel); Ivie Anderson-voc. Hollywood, June 26, 1941. Victor 17531 /061319-1. CD Giants of Jazz 53046. Image result for duke ellington I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) Ivie Anderson, Duke & Ella Fitzgerald 14. The Star Spangled Banner (Francis Scott Key) 1:15 15. Black [from Black, Brown and Beige] (Duke Ellington) 3:57 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Rex Stewart, Harold Baker, Wallace Jones-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Harry Carney, Otto Hardwicke, Chauncey Haughton-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Junior Raglin-b; Sonny Greer-dr. Carnegie Hall, New York, January 23, 1943. LP Prestige P 34004/CD Prestige 2PCD-34004-2. Image result for carnegie hall Image result for carnegie hall Image result for carnegie hall Black, Brown and Beige [four selections] (Duke Ellington) 16. Work Song 4:36 17. Come Sunday 4:30 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Taft Jordan, Shelton Hemphill, Cat Anderson-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Claude Jones, Lawrence Brown, Joe “Tricky Sam” Nanton-tb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, ts; Otto Hardwick, Johnny Hodges-as; Al Sears-ts; Harry Carney-cl, bs; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Alvin “Junior” Raglin-b; Sonny Greer-dr. New York, December 11, 1944. Victor 28-0400/D4VC-560-1 + 28-0401/D4VC-561-2. CD RCA 09026-63386-2. 18. The Blues 4:33 19. Three Dances 4:38 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra (same personnel); Joya Sherill-voc. New York, December 12, 1944. Victor 28-0401/D4VC-562-3 + 28-0400/D4VC-563-1. CD RCA 09026-63386-2. Image result for duke ellington black brown and beige Mahalia Jackson (1911 NO – 1972) 1994 Jazz Heritage/MusicMasters recording Duke Ellington ‎– The Private Collection: Volume 10, Studio Sessions 1 Black 8:09 2 Comes Sunday 5:59 3 Light 6:29 4 West Indian Dance 2:15 5 Emancipation Celebration 2:36 6 The Blues 5:23 7 Cy Runs Rock Waltz 2:18 8 Beige 2:24 9 Sugar Hill Penthouse 4:55 10 Harlem 13:42 11 Ad Lib On Nippon 11:40 #1 to 3, #9: Recorded in New York, March 4, 1965 #4 to 5. #7 to 9: Recorded in Chicago, May 18, 1965 #6: Recorded in New York, May 6, 1971 #10: Recorded in New York, August 18, 1966 Label: Saja Records ‎– 91234-2, Saja Records ‎– 7 91234-2 Format: CD, Album, Reissue Country: US Released: 1989 20. Satin Doll (Duke Ellington-Billy Strayhorn) 5:08 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Rolf Ericson, Mercer Ellington-tp; Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors-tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Norris Turney, Paul Gonsalves, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Wild Bill Davis- org; victor Gaskin-b; Rufus “Speedy” Jones-dr. Manchester, England, November 25-26, 1969. LP Solid State SS 19000 X/1-2. Wild Bill Davis - IMDb Wild Bill Davis (1918 – 1995) Cat Anderson-1 – arttozoot William “Cat” Anderson (1916 – 1981) C D 3 – S U I T E S & T R I B U T E S 1. Perfume Suite – 4. Coloratura 3:22 Rex Stewart-co; Taft Jordan, William “Cat” Anderson, Ray Nance, Shelton Hemphill-tp; Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Claude Jones-tb; Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Otto Hardwicke, Al Sears, Jimmy Hamilton-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Junior Raglin-b; Hillard Brown-dr. Carnegie Hall, December 19, 1944. LP Prestige P-24073. Image result for carnegie hall 1944 concert 2. Such Sweet Thunder – 1. Cleo 3:22 Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Ray Nance, Clark Terry-tp; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman-tb; Johnny Hodges-as; Russell Procope-cl, as; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, ts; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, April 24, 1957. LP Columbia CL 1033/matrix number CO 57722-3. CD Columbia/Legacy CK 65568. 3. Black, Brown and Beige – Part VI (23rd Psalm) [alternate take] 2:00 Mahalia Jackson-voc; Cat Anderson, Harold Baker, Clark Terry, Ray Nance-tp; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman-tb; Bill Graham-as; Russell Procope-cl, as; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Jimmy Hamilton-cl; Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, February 11, 1958. [LP Columbia CL 1162, CS 8015/RHCO 40636-1]. CD Columbia/Legacy CK 65566 1973 1999 1999 Duke Ellington ‎– The Private Collection: Volume 10, Studio Sessions Label: Saja Records ‎– 91234-2, Saja Records ‎– 7 91234-2 Format: CD, Album, Reissue Country: US Released: 1989 1 Black 8:09 2 Comes Sunday 5:59 3 Light 6:29 4 West Indian Dance 2:15 5 Emancipation Celebration 2:36 6 The Blues 5:23 7 Cy Runs Rock Waltz 2:18 8 Beige 2:24 9 Sugar Hill Penthouse 4:55 10 Harlem 13:42 11 Ad Lib On Nippon 11:40 #1 to 3, #9: Recorded in New York, March 4, 1965 #4 to 5. #7 to 9: Recorded in Chicago, May 18, 1965 #6: Recorded in New York, May 6, 1971 #10: Recorded in New York, August 18, 1966 1989 Saja (USA) 1996 Kaz (UK) 4. The Queen’s Suite – 4. Northern Lights 3:32 Clark Terry, Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Ray Nance-tp; Britt Woodman, Quentin Jackson, John Sanders-tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Jimmy Johnson-dr. New York, February 25, 1959. LP Pablo 2310-762. CD Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-446-2 . 1976 Image result for duke ellington The Queen’s Suite 1990 5. Blues in Orbit – 10. Blues in Orbit [alternate take] 2:38 Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Shorty Baker, Ray Nance-tp; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders-tb; Bill Graham, Russell Procope-as; Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, February 12, 1958. [LP Columbia CL 1445, CS 8241/RHCO 40626-2]. CD Columbia/Legacy 512915 2. 6. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite-8. Danse of the Floreadores (Waltz of the Flowers) 4:06 Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddie Mullins-tp; Lawrence Brown, “Booty” Wood, Mathew Gee-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-saxes; Duke Ellington-p; Aaron Bell-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, March 3 – October 10, 1960. LP Columbia CL 1541, CS 8341. CD Columbia 467913 2. Petr Iljič Čajkovskij (1840 – 1893) 7. Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2 – Solvejg’s Song 4:01 Same personnel, Juan Tizol omitted. Same recording place & date. LP Columbia CL 1597, CS 8397. CD Columbia 467913 2 Image result for edvard grieg Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907) Image result for edvard grieg peer gynt 8. Suite Thursday – 3. Zweet Zurzday 3:59 Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddie Mullins-tp; Lawrence Brown, “Booty” Wood, Britt Woodman-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-saxes; Duke Ellington-p; Aaron Bell-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. Same recording place & date. LP Columbia CL 1541, CS 8341. CD Columbia 467913 2. Image result for john steinbeck John Steinbeck (1902 – 1968) 9. The Far East Suite – 3. Isfahan 4:07 Cat Anderson, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington, Cootie Williams-tp; Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors, Buster Cooper-tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney-cl, sax; Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, December 20, 1966. LP RCA Victor LPM & LSP 3782/TPA1-9151. CD RCA ND 87640. 1988 Bluebird (USA) Johnny Hodges Johnny Hodges (1906 – 1970) 10. New Orleans Suite – 3. Portrait of Louis Armstrong 3:11 Cootie Williams-tp; Money Johnson, Mercer Ellington, Al Rubin, Fred Stone-tp, fh; Booty Wood, Julian Priester-tb; Dave Taylor-btb; Russell Procope-as, cl; Johnny Hodges-as; Norris Turney-as, cl, fl; Harold ashby-ts, cl; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs, cl, bcl; Duke Ellington-p; Joe Benjamin-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, May 13, 1970. LP Atlantic . LP Supraphon 1 15 1357 [1972]. Image result for duke ellington-louis armstrong 11. The Goutelas Suite – 1. Fanfare :30 12. The Goutelas Suite – 2. Goutelas 1:11 Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Eddie Preston-tp; Booty Wood, Malcolm Taylor, Chuck Connors-tb; Harold Minerve, Norris Turney, Paul Gonsalves, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Joe Benjamin-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, April 27, 1971. LP Pablo 2310-762. CD Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-446-2 . Le château de Goutelas, France Image result for goutelas, france Image result for goutelas, france-duke ellington Image result for goutelas, france-duke ellington 13. The UWIS Suite – 2. Klop [Polk] 2:01 Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Johnny Coles-tp; Booty Wood, Vince Prudente, Chuck Connors-tb; Russell Procope, Harold Minerve, Norris Turney, Harold Ashby, Harry Carney-reeds; Duke Ellington-p; Joe Benjamin-b; Rufus Jones-dr. New York, October 5, 1972. LP Pablo 2310-762. CD Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-446-2 . Image result for university of wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Madison Image result for university of wisconsin 14. The First Concert of Sacred Music – Will You Be There?/Ain’t But the One 4:37 The Herman McCoy Choir; Jimmy McPhail-soloist; Cootie Williams, Cat Anderson, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington-tp; Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Quentin Jackson, Chuck Connors-tb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, as; Johnny Hodges-as; Russell Procope-as, cl; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs, cl; Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Louie Bellson-dr. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, December 26, 1965. LP RCA Victor LPM & LSP 3582/TPA5-3238. CD RCA 0926-63386-2. 15. Rose of the Rio Grande (Leslie-Warren-Goram) 3:13 Ivie Anderson-voc; Wallace Jones, Charles “Cootie” Williams, Arthur Whetsol-tp; Joe “Tricky-Sam” Nanton-tb; Juan Tizol-vtb; Otto Hardwicke-as, bsx; Johnny Hodges-ss, as, cl; Barney Bigard-cl, ts; Harry Carney-as, bs, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Fred Guy-g; Wellman Braud-b; William “Sonny” Greer-dr. Broadcast: NBC Red Network, Eastwood Gardens, Detroit, July 31, 1940. LP Everybodys EV-3005. Image result for Eastwood Gardens, Detroit Eastwood Gardens, Detroit 16. Fleurette Africaine [African Flower] 3:35 Duke Ellington-p; Charles Mingus-b; Max Roach-dr. New York, September 17, 1962. LP United Artists UAS 15017 & 5632. CD Blue Note CDP 7 46398 2. 1967 Supraphon (Czechoslovakia) 17. The Duke (Dave Brubeck) 6:45 Dave Brubeck-p; Jack Six-b; Alan Dawson-dr; Gerry Mulligan-bs; The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Erich Kunzel-conductor. Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1970. LP Decca DL 710181. Image result for dave brubeck-gerry mulligan Image result for erich kunzel 18. The Duke (Clare Fischer) 4:58 Clare Fischer-p; Larry McGuire, Buddy Childers, Conte Candoli, Steve Huffsteter, Stewart Fischer-tp; Gil Falco, Chrley Loper, David Sanchez-tb; Morris Repass-btb; Gary Foster, Kim Richmond-as; Louis Ciotti, Warne Marsh-ts; Bill Perkins-bs; John Lowe-bsx; Chuck Domanico-b; Larry Bunker-dr. Los Angeles, ca. 1969. LP Atlantic SD 1520. 19. Solitude 3:36 Bud Brisbois, Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones-tp; Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper-tb; Chuck Connors-btb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl; Johnny Hodges-as; Russell Procope-as, cl; Paul Gonsalves-ts; Harry Carney-bs, cl; Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. Hollywood, May 11, 1966. LP RCA Victor LPM & LSP 3576/TPA3-3933-3. CD RCA 0926-63386-2. 1975 Deutsche Demokratische Republik 1975 Deutsche Demokratische Republik 20. Mood Indigo 2:50 Duke Ellington-p; John Lamb-b; Louie Bellson-dr; Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler- conductor; Richard Hayman-arranger. Tanglewood, Massachusetts, July 28, 1965. LP RCA Victor LM & LSP 2857/SRA5-5803 & 5804. CD RCA 0926-63386-2. 21. Caravan 3:55 Ella Fitzgerald-voc; Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Clark Terry-tp; Ray Nance-tp, vio; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders-tb; Jimmy Hamilton-cl, ts; Russell Procope- as, cl; Johnny Hodges-as; Paul Gonsalves, Frank Foster-ts; Harry Carney-bs, bcl, cl; Duke Ellington-p; Jimmy Woode-b; Sam Woodyard-dr. New York, June 25-27, 1957. LP Verve . CD Verve 837 035-2. Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington: the story of a friendship - JAZZIZ Magazine Ella Fitzgerald (1917 – 1996) 22. Cottontail 3:41 Louis Armstrong-tp, voc; Duke Ellington-p; Trummy Young-tb; Barney Bigard-cl; Mort Herbert-b; Danny Barcelona-dr. New York, April 3-4, 1961. CD Roulette Jazz 7243 5 24547 2 3. Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington - Radio King 23. In a Sentimental Mood 4:15 John Coltrane-ts; Duke Ellington-p; Aaron Bell-b; Elvin Jones-dr. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, September 26, 1962. LP Impulse! A 30/11115. CD Impulse! IMP 11662. 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