Caravan

Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters · 1936 · Recorded in Hollywood on December 18, 1936, with Bigard as session leader.

Context

Born from an idea by trombonist Juan Tizol, completed by Duke Ellington, "Caravan" was cut on December 19, 1936, in Los Angeles by a small group from the Ellington orchestra, under the name of Barney Bigard, for Irving Mills's Variety label. AABA form in F minor, with an Eastern-inspired rhythm. The record reached No. 4 on the charts in June 1937; the theme has become one of the most frequently covered standards.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

Sources

• EN: Caravan (Juan Tizol and Duke Ellington song)
• jazzstandards.com

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