Creole Love Call

Duke Ellington · 1927

Context

Piece credited to Duke Ellington, Bubber Miley and Rudy Jackson, recorded by Ellington's orchestra on October 26, 1927 for Victor. It remains famous for Adelaide Hall's wordless vocalise, sung in counterpoint to Miley's muted trumpet. The record (Victor 21137-A, B-side of Black and Tan Fantasie) came out in 1928 and reached number 19 on the charts.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Black and Tan Fantasy (1927)
• East St. Louis Toodle-Oo (1927)
• Mood Indigo (1930)
• It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (1932)
• Sophisticated Lady (1933)
• Cotton Tail (1940)

Sources

• EN: Creole Love Call
• grokipedia.com
• EN: Black and Tan Fantasy

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