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Duke Ellington · 1941 · Composition by Strayhorn, first version by the Ellington orchestra on December 2, 1941 (RCA Victor).

Context

Composition by Billy Strayhorn for Duke Ellington's orchestra. A first take of September 26, 1941, was not released; take 2 of December 2, 1941, recorded in Hollywood, came out on Victor 27740. It appears on the compilation Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band, which covers the recordings from 1940 to 1942.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano).

By the same artist

• Take the 'A' Train (1941)
• I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) (1941)
• Cotton Tail (1940)
• Perdido (1942)
• Sophisticated Lady (1933)
• It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (1932)

Sources

• adp.library.ucsb.edu
• EN: Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band

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