Duke Ellington: The Complete 1936–1940 Variety, Vocalion and Okeh Small Group Sessions

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Annotation

The discography for this release is available at the Mosaic Records site here. Session discography on the "Ellingtonia" site.

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Tracklist

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1Tough Truckin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06) and Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
soprano saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
performer:
The Duke Ellington Sextet (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
Duke Ellington’s Sextet3:05
2Tough Truckin’ (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06) and Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
soprano saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
performer:
The Duke Ellington Sextet (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
Duke Ellington’s Sextet2:47
3Indigo Echoes
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06) and Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
soprano saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
performer:
The Duke Ellington Sextet (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
Duke Ellington’s Sextet2:50
4Indigo Echoes (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06) and Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
soprano saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
performer:
The Duke Ellington Sextet (from 1935-03-05 until 1935-03-06)
Duke Ellington’s Sextet2:46
5Rexatious (alternate take)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1936-12-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-16)
guitar:
Ceele Burke (on 1936-12-16)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-16)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1936-12-16)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-12-16)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1936-12-16)
recorded at:
Recordings Incorporated (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: B-4369-B)
recording of:
Rexatious (a.k.a. Rexercise) (on 1936-12-16)
composer:
Rex Stewart
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:46
6Rexatious
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1936-12-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-16)
guitar:
Ceele Burke (on 1936-12-16)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-16)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1936-12-16)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-12-16)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1936-12-16)
recorded at:
Recordings Incorporated (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Rexatious (a.k.a. Rexercise) (on 1936-12-16)
composer:
Rex Stewart
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:46
7Lazy Man’s Shuffle
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1936-12-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-16)
guitar:
Ceele Burke (on 1936-12-16)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-16)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1936-12-16)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-12-16)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1936-12-16)
recorded at:
Recordings Incorporated (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:59
8Lazy Man’s Shuffle (alternate take)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1936-12-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-16)
guitar:
Ceele Burke (on 1936-12-16)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-16)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1936-12-16)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-12-16)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1936-12-16)
recorded at:
Recordings Incorporated (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:51
9Clouds in My Heart (alternate take)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:59
10Clouds in My Heart
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:59
11Frolic Sam (alternate take)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters3:02
12Frolic Sam
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters3:02
13Caravan
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trombone and valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
recording of:
Caravan (on 1936-12-19)
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)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters3:07
14Caravan
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
recording of:
Caravan (on 1936-12-19)
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)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters3:08
15Stompy Jones
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
recording of:
Stompy Jones (on 1936-12-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:46
16Stompy Jones
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1936-12-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1936-12-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1936-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1936-12-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1936-12-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1936-12-19)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1936-12-19)
recorded at:
Associated Cinema Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-19)
recording of:
Stompy Jones (on 1936-12-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:41
17Mood Indigo / Solititude
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-21)
solo piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-21)
medley including a instrumental recording of:
(In My) Solitude (on 1936-12-21)
lyricist:
Eddie DeLange (in 1934) and Irving Mills (in 1934)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1934)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., De Lange Music Co., EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) and J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd.
medley including a instrumental recording of:
Mood Indigo (1930 jazz composition and song) (on 1936-12-21)
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)
Duke Ellington3:06
18Sophisticated Lady / In a Sentimental Mood
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-12-21)
piano and solo piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1936-12-21)
medley including a instrumental recording of:
In a Sentimental Mood (on 1936-12-21)
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
medley including a instrumental recording of:
Sophisticated Lady (on 1936-12-21)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish and Irving Mills (in 1932)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1932)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music (ended), Mills Music, Inc. (ended), EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (until 2007-05) and Sony/ATV Harmony (from 2007-05 to present)
part of:
Sophisticated Ladies (1981 musical)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Duke Ellington3:05
19I Can’t Believe That You Are in Love With Me (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
recording of:
I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me (on 1937-03-08)
lyricist:
Clarence Gaskill
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:54
20I Can’t Believe That You Are in Love With Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
recording of:
I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me (on 1937-03-08)
lyricist:
Clarence Gaskill
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:55
21Downtown Uproar (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:47
22Downtown Uproar
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:44
23Digga Digga Do (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
instrumental recording of:
Diga Diga Doo (on 1937-03-08)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:53
24Digga Digga Do
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
instrumental recording of:
Diga Diga Doo (on 1937-03-08)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:52
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1Blue Reverie
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:58
2Blue Reverie (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:57
3Tiger Rag
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:45
4Tiger Rag
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-08)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-03-08)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-03-08)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-08)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1937-03-08)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-08)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-03-08)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:40
5My Honey's Lovin' Arms
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-25)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-25)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-25)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-03-25)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-03-25)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-03-25)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-03-25)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-03-25)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-25)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-25)
vocals:
Ivie Anderson (on 1937-03-25)
performer:
The Gotham Stompers (on 1937-03-25)
arranger:
Wayman Carver
recording of:
My Honey’s Loving Arms (on 1937-03-25)
writer:
Joseph Meyer (US songwriter) and Harry Ruby
The Gotham Stompers2:46
6Did Anyone Ever Tell You? (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-25)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-25)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-25)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-03-25)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-03-25)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-03-25)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-03-25)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-03-25)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-25)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-25)
vocals:
Ivie Anderson (on 1937-03-25)
performer:
The Gotham Stompers (on 1937-03-25)
arranger:
Wayman Carver
The Gotham Stompers3:01
7Did Anyone Ever Tell You?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-25)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-25)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-25)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-03-25)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-03-25)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-03-25)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-03-25)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-03-25)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-25)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-25)
vocals:
Ivie Anderson (on 1937-03-25)
performer:
The Gotham Stompers (on 1937-03-25)
arranger:
Wayman Carver
The Gotham Stompers2:57
8Alabamy Home
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-25)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-25)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-25)
clarinet and reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-03-25)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-03-25)
double bass [string bass]:
Billy Taylor (jazz bassist) (on 1937-03-25)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-03-25)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-03-25)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-03-25)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-25)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-25)
performer:
The Gotham Stompers (on 1937-03-25)
arranger:
Wayman Carver
The Gotham Stompers3:00
9Where Are You?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-03-25)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-03-25)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-03-25)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-03-25)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-03-25)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-03-25)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-03-25)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-03-25)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-25)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-03-25)
vocals:
Ivie Anderson (on 1937-03-25)
performer:
The Gotham Stompers (on 1937-03-25)
arranger:
Wayman Carver
The Gotham Stompers2:52
10Lament for a Lost Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:45
11Lament for a Lost Love (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:44
12Four and One-Half Street (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:43
13Four and One Half Street
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:37
14Demi-Tasse (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:39
15Demi-Tasse
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:38
16Jazz a la Carte
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:33
17Jazz a la Carte (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-04-29)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-04-29)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-04-29)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-04-29)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-04-29)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-04-29)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-04-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-04-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-04-29)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-04-29)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:40
18Foolin' Myself (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:58
19Foolin' Myself
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:00
20A Sailboat in the Moonlight (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:59
21A Salboat in the Moonlight
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:05
22You'll Never Go to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:29
23You'll Never Go to Heaven (If You Break My Heart) (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:25
24Peckin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:14
25Peckin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:12
26Peckin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-05-20)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-05-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1937-05-20)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-05-20)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-05-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-05-20)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-05-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-05-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-05-20)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-05-20)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1937-05-20)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:08
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1Get It Southern Style (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
vocals:
Sue Mitchell (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:42
2Get It Southern Style
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
vocals:
Sue Mitchell (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:44
3Moonlight Fiesta
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:49
4Moonlight Fiesta (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:51
5Sponge Cake and Spinach (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:36
6Sponge Cake and Spinach
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:35
7If You're Ever in My Arms Again (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
vocals:
Sue Mitchell (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:56
8If You're Ever in My Arms Again
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-06-16)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-06-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-06-16)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-06-16)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-06-16)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-06-16)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1937-06-16)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-06-16)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-06-16)
vocals:
Sue Mitchell (on 1937-06-16)
performer:
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters (on 1937-06-16)
Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters2:55
9The Back Room Romp (A Contrapuntal Stomp) (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:49
10The Back Room Romp (A Contrapuntal Stomp)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:51
11Love in My Heart (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:36
12Love in My Heart
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
recording of:
Love in My Heart
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:35
13Sugar Hill Shim Sham (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:22
14Sugar Hill Shim Sham
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:38
15Tea and Trumpets (LP take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:34
16Tea and Trumpets (CD take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:34
17Tea and Trumpets (78 take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-07-07)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-07-07)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1937-07-07)
double bass:
Hayes Alvis (on 1937-07-07)
drums (drum set):
Jack Maisel (on 1937-07-07)
guitar:
Brick Fleagle (on 1937-07-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-07-07)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1937-07-07)
performer:
Rex Stewart and His 52nd Street Stompers (on 1937-07-07)
Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers2:34
18Jubilesta
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-10-26)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-10-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-10-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-10-26)
saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-10-26) and Otto Hardwick (on 1937-10-26)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-10-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-10-26)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-10-26)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:50
19Watchin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-10-26)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1937-10-26)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-10-26)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-10-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-10-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-10-26)
saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-10-26) and Otto Hardwick (on 1937-10-26)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-10-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-10-26)
vocals:
Jerry Kruger (on 1937-10-26)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-10-26)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:56
20Pigeons and Peppers
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-10-26)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-10-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-10-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-10-26)
saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-10-26) and Otto Hardwick (on 1937-10-26)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-10-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-10-26)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-10-26)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:54
21I Can't Give You Anything But Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-10-26)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1937-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1937-10-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1937-10-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1937-10-26)
saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1937-10-26) and Otto Hardwick (on 1937-10-26)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1937-10-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1937-10-26)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1937-10-26)
instrumental recording of:
I Can’t Give You Anything but Love, Baby (on 1937-10-26)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Aldi Music Company, Cotton Club Publishing and EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd., 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), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (Consortium Music Publishing, CF Division) (until 2021-06-30) and 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) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:37
22Drummer's Delight
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1938-01-19)
orchestra:
Barney Bigard and His Orchestra (on 1938-01-19)
Barney Bigard and His Orchestra2:27
23If I Thought You Cared (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1938-01-19)
orchestra:
Barney Bigard and His Orchestra (on 1938-01-19)
Barney Bigard and His Orchestra3:02
24If I Thought You Cared
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1938-01-19)
orchestra:
Barney Bigard and His Orchestra (on 1938-01-19)
Barney Bigard and His Orchestra3:00
25Lost in Meditation
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-01-19)
recording of:
Lost in Meditation (on 1938-01-19)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader), Lou Singer (pianist), Irving Mills and Juan Tizol
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:49
26Lost in Meditation (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-01-19)
recording of:
Lost in Meditation (on 1938-01-19)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader), Lou Singer (pianist), Irving Mills and Juan Tizol
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:43
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1My Day
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-01-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-01-19)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-01-19)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:04
2Silvery Moon and Golden Sands
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-01-19) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-01-19)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-01-19)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:15
3Echoes of Harlem (rehearsal take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-01-19)
recording of:
Echoes of Harlem (on 1938-01-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters5:14
4Echoes of Harlem
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-01-19)
recording of:
Echoes of Harlem (on 1938-01-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters3:15
5Echoes of Harlem (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-01-19)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-01-19)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-01-19)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-01-19)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-01-19)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-01-19)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-01-19)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-01-19)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-01-19)
recording of:
Echoes of Harlem (on 1938-01-19)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters3:14
6Jeep’s Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-03-28)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-03-28)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-03-28)
bass and double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-03-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-03-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-03-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
reeds and saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-03-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-03-28)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-03-28)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-03-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
recording of:
Jeep’s Blues (on 1938-03-28)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Johnny Hodges
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:56
7If You Were in My Place (What Would You Do)?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-03-28)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-03-28)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-03-28)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-03-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-03-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-03-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
reeds and saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-03-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-03-28)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-03-28)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-03-28)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-03-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
recording of:
If You Were in My Place (What Would You Do?) (on 1938-03-28)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader), Irving Mills and Henry Nemo
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:58
8I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-03-28)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-03-28)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-03-28)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-03-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-03-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-03-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
reeds and saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-03-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-03-28)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-03-28)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-03-28)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-03-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
recording of:
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (on 1938-03-28)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1938), Henry Nemo (in 1938) and John Redmond (House vocalist) (in 1938)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1938)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:04
9Rendezvous With Rhythm
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-03-28)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-03-28)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-03-28)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-03-28)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-03-28)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-03-28)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
reeds and saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-03-28)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-03-28)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-03-28)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-03-28)
arranger:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-03-28)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra3:01
10A Lesson in C
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-04-04)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-04-04)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-04-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-04-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-04-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-04-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-04-04)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-04-04)
vocals:
Jerry Kruger (on 1938-04-04)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-04-04)
arranger:
Jerry Blake
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:34
11Swingtime in Honolulu
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-04-04)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-04-04)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-04-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-04-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-04-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-04-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-04-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-04-04)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-04-04)
vocals:
Jerry Kruger (on 1938-04-04)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-04-04)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:45
12Carnival in Caroline
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-04-04)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-04-04)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-04-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-04-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-04-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-04-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-04-04)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-04-04)
vocals:
Jerry Kruger (on 1938-04-04)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-04-04)
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:24
13Ol’ Man River
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-04-04)
alto saxophone:
Otto Hardwick (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-04-04)
bass and double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-04-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-04-04)
guitar:
Fred Guy (on 1938-04-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-04-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1938-04-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1938-04-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1938-04-04)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-04-04)
vocals:
Jerry Kruger (on 1938-04-04)
performer:
Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters (on 1938-04-04)
recording of:
Ol’ Man River (Show Boat) (on 1938-04-04)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1927)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1927)
publisher:
PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) and T.B. Harms Co. (on 1927-11-30)
part of:
Show Boat (1951 film)
part of:
Show Boat: Act I
Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters2:51
14You Walked Out of the Picture
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-06-22)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-06-22)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-06-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-06-22)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-06-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-22)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-06-22)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-06-22)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-06-22)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:50
15You Walked Out of the Picture (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-06-22)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-06-22)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-06-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-06-22)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-06-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-22)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-06-22)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-06-22)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-06-22)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:51
16Pyramid
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-06-22)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-06-22)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-06-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-06-22)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-06-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-22)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-06-22)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-06-22)
recording of:
Pyramid
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Juan Tizol
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:53
17Empty Ballroom Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-06-22)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-06-22)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-06-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-06-22)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-06-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-22)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-06-22)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-06-22)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:29
18Lost in Meditation
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-06-22)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-06-22)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-06-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-06-22)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-06-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-22)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-06-22)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-06-22)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-06-22)
recording of:
Lost in Meditation (on 1938-06-22)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader), Lou Singer (pianist), Irving Mills and Juan Tizol
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:44
19Lost in Meditation (alternate take)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-22)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-06-22)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-06-22)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-06-22)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-06-22)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-06-22)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-22)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-06-22)
vocals:
Mary McHugh (on 1938-06-22)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-06-22)
recording of:
Lost in Meditation (on 1938-06-22)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader), Lou Singer (pianist), Irving Mills and Juan Tizol
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:47
20A Blues Serenade
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-08-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-08-01)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-08-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-08-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-08-01)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-08-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-08-01)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-08-01)
vocals:
Leon Lafell (on 1938-08-01)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-08-01)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:41
21Love in Swingtime
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-08-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-08-01)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-08-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-08-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-08-01)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-08-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-08-01)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-08-01)
vocals:
Leon Lafell (on 1938-08-01)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-08-01)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:49
22Swingin’ in the Dell
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-08-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-08-01)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-08-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-08-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-08-01)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-08-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-08-01)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-08-01)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-08-01)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:35
23Jitterbug’s Lullaby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-08-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1938-08-01)
double bass:
Billy Taylor Sr. (jazz bassist) (on 1938-08-01)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1938-08-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1938-08-01)
saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1938-08-01)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-08-01)
trumpet:
Cootie Williams (on 1938-08-01)
orchestra:
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra (on 1938-08-01)
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra2:57
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