The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927–1973)

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1I Ain’t Got Nothin’ but the Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-01) and Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-01) and Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1944-12-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-01), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1944-12-01), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-01) and Ray Nance (on 1944-12-01)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1944-12-01) and Al Hibbler (on 1944-12-01)
recording of:
I Ain’t Got Nothin’ but the Blues (on 1944-12-01)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1937)
publisher:
Ricki Music and Tempo Music Co.
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2I’m Beginning to See the Light (take 1)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-01) and Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1944-12-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-01), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1944-12-01), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-01) and Ray Nance (on 1944-12-01)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1944-12-01)
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light (on 1944-12-01)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
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3I’m Beginning to See the Light (take 2)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-01) and Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-01) and Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1944-12-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-01), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1944-12-01), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-01) and Ray Nance (on 1944-12-01)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1944-12-01)
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light (on 1944-12-01)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
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4Don’t You Know I Care (take 1)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-01) and Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1944-12-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-01), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1944-12-01), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-01) and Ray Nance (on 1944-12-01)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1944-12-01)
recording of:
Don’t You Know I Care? (on 1944-12-01)
lyricist:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) (in 1944)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944)
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5Don’t You Know I Care (take 2)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-01) and Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-01) and Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1944-12-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-01), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1944-12-01), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-01) and Ray Nance (on 1944-12-01)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1944-12-01)
recording of:
Don’t You Know I Care? (on 1944-12-01)
lyricist:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) (in 1944)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944)
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6I Didn’t Know About You
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-01) and Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-01)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-01) and Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1944-12-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-01), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1944-12-01), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-01) and Ray Nance (on 1944-12-01)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1944-12-01)
recording of:
I Didn’t Know About You (on 1944-12-01)
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell) (in 1944)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944)
is based on:
Sentimental Lady
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7Work Song
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-12-11)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-11)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-11)
clarinet and reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-11)
double bass [bass]:
Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-11)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11) and Al Sears (on 1944-12-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-11), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-11) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-11)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-11), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-11), Ray Nance (on 1944-12-11) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1944-12-11)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1944-12-11)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black: Work Song (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite) (on 1944-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
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8Come Sunday
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-12-11)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-11)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-11)
clarinet and reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-11)
double bass [bass]:
Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-11)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11) and Al Sears (on 1944-12-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-11), Joe Nanton (on 1944-12-11) and Claude Jones (on 1944-12-11)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-11), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-11), Ray Nance (on 1944-12-11) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1944-12-11)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1944-12-11)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black: Come Sunday (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite) (on 1944-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: I. Black (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
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9The Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-12-12)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-12) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-12)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-12)
clarinet and reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-12) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-12)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-12)
double bass [bass]:
Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-12)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-12)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-12)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-12)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-12) and Al Sears (on 1944-12-12)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-12), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-12) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-12)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-12), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-12), Ray Nance (on 1944-12-12) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1944-12-12)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1944-12-12)
recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: The Blues (on 1944-12-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
recording of:
The Blues (on 1944-12-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
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10Three Dances
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-12-12)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1944-12-12) and Johnny Hodges (on 1944-12-12)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1944-12-12)
clarinet:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-11) and Harry Carney (on 1944-12-12)
double bass:
Alvin "Junior" Raglin (bass) (on 1944-12-12)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1944-12-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Greer (on 1944-12-12)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1944-12-12)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1944-12-12)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1944-12-12) and Al Sears (on 1944-12-12)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1944-12-12), Claude Jones (on 1944-12-12) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1944-12-12)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1944-12-12), Taft Jordan (on 1944-12-12), Ray Nance (on 1944-12-12) and Shelton Hemphill (on 1944-12-12)
medley including a recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: Emancipation Celebration (on 1944-12-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
medley including a recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown: West Indian Dance (on 1944-12-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: II. Brown (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
medley including a recording of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: III. Beige: Sugar Hill Penthouse (on 1944-12-12)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
part of:
Black, Brown, and Beige: III. Beige (part of the 1943 original "Black, Brown, and Beige" suite)
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11Carnegie Blues
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-01-04)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-01-04)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1945-01-04) and Sonny Greer (on 1945-01-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-01-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-01-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-01-04), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-01-04) and Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-01-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-01-04), Claude Jones (on 1945-01-04) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-01-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-01-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-01-04), Ray Nance (on 1945-01-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-01-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
recording of:
Carnegie Blues (on 1945-01-04)
composer:
Bennie R. Crawford, Jr
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12Blue Cellophane
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-01-04)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-01-04)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1945-01-04) and Sonny Greer (on 1945-01-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-01-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-01-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-01-04), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-01-04) and Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-01-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-01-04), Claude Jones (on 1945-01-04) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-01-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-01-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-01-04), Ray Nance (on 1945-01-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-01-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
recording of:
Blue Cellophane (on 1945-01-04)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
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13Mood to Be Wooed
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-01-04)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-01-04)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1945-01-04) and Sonny Greer (on 1945-01-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-01-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-01-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-01-04), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-01-04) and Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-01-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-01-04, from 1945-01-04 until 1945-04-01), Claude Jones (on 1945-01-04) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-01-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-01-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-01-04), Ray Nance (on 1945-01-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-01-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
recording of:
The Mood to Be Wooed (on 1945-01-04)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
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14(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-01-04)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-01-04)
drums (drum set):
Hillard Brown (on 1945-01-04) and Sonny Greer (on 1945-01-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-01-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-01-04)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-01-04), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-01-04) and Otto Hardwick (on 1945-01-04)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-01-04)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-01-04), Claude Jones (on 1945-01-04) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-01-04)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-01-04), Taft Jordan (on 1945-01-04), Shelton Hemphill (on 1945-01-04) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-01-04)
violin:
Ray Nance (on 1945-01-04)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-01-04)
recording of:
All of a Sudden My Heart Sings (on 1945-01-04)
lyricist:
Jean Blanvillain (alias Jamblan)
composer:
Henri Herpin (French songwriter)
translator:
Harold Rome
publisher:
Leeds Music Corp. (ended), Harold Rome Music and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
is based on:
Ma mie
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15Kissing Bug
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-04-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-04-26)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-04-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-04-26)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-04-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-04-26)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-04-26) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-04-26)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-04-26)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-04-26), Claude Jones (on 1945-04-26) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-04-26)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-04-26), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-04-26), Taft Jordan (on 1945-04-26), Ray Nance (on 1945-04-26) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-04-26)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-04-26)
recording of:
Kissing Bug (on 1945-04-26)
writer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger), Reginald Stewart (trombone) and Billy Strayhorn
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16Everything but You
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-01), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-01), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-01) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-01)
vocals:
Joya Sherrill (on 1945-05-01)
recording of:
Everything but You (on 1945-05-01)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1945)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1945) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1945)
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17(Otto Make That) Riff Staccato
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-01) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-01)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-01)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-01)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-01), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-01) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-01), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-01), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-01), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-01) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-01)
vocals:
Ray Nance (on 1945-05-01)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
(Otto Make That) Riff Staccato (on 1945-05-01)
lyricist:
Simon Schwartz
composer:
Milt Orent
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18Prelude to a Kiss
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-10) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-10)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-10)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-10)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-10)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-10) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-10)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-10)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-10), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-10) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-10)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-10), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-10), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-10), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-10) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-10)
recording of:
Prelude to a Kiss (on 1945-05-10)
lyricist:
Irving Gordon (US songwriter) (in 1938) and Irving Mills (in 1938)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1938)
publisher:
J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd. and Lafleur Music Ltd.
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19Caravan
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-11)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-11), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-11) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-11)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-11), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-11), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-11)
recording of:
Caravan (on 1945-05-11)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1936) and Juan Tizol (in 1936)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Duke Ellington Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Mills Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony and Lafleur Music Ltd. (from 1995-12-12 to present)
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20Black and Tan Fantasy
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-11)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-11), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-11) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-11)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-11), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-11), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-11)
recording of:
Black and Tan Fantasy (on 1945-05-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Bubber Miley
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21Mood Indigo
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-11) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-11)
double bass:
Junior Raglin (bass) (on 1945-05-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-11)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-11)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-11) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-11)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-11)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-11), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-11) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-11)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-11), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-11), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-11), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-11) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-11)
vocals:
Kay Davis (on 1945-05-11)
recording of:
Mood Indigo (1930 jazz composition and song) (on 1945-05-11)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1930)
composer:
Barney Bigard (in 1930) and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1930)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Indigo Mood Music, Mills Music, Inc., EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) (in 1930), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) (in 1930) and Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. (in 1930)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
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22In a Sentimental Mood
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1945-05-14) and Johnny Hodges (on 1945-05-14)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1945-05-14)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1945-05-14)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1945-05-14)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1945-05-14)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1945-05-14) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1945-05-14)
tenor saxophone:
Al Sears (on 1945-05-14)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1945-05-14), Claude Jones (on 1945-05-14) and Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1945-05-14)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1945-05-14), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1945-05-14), Taft Jordan (on 1945-05-14), Ray Nance (on 1945-05-14) and Rex Stewart (on 1945-05-14)
recording of:
In a Sentimental Mood (on 1945-05-14)
lyricist:
Manny Kurtz and Irving Mills
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1935)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd., Lafleur Music Ltd., Mills Music and Sony/ATV Harmony
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