Sophisticated Lady

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra · 1933 · Version originale de l'orchestre d'Ellington (Brunswick, 1933)

Context

Composed in 1932 as an instrumental piece, Sophisticated Lady was recorded in 1933 by Duke Ellington's orchestra, with Toby Hardwick, Barney Bigard and Lawrence Brown as soloists. The record entered the charts in May 1933 and rose to #3; Mitchell Parish later added lyrics.

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

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

Sources

• EN: Sophisticated Lady
• adp.library.ucsb.edu

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