Jazz Indispensable

Duke Ellington

• Released on 13/03/2001 by RCA Victor
• Main artists: Duke Ellington
• Genre: Jazz

1 Sophisticated Lady (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:42

Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Piano - William Anderson, Trumpet - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Irving Mills, Composer - Fred Guy, Guitar - Mitchell Parish, Composer - Sid Weiss, Bass

Originally Recorded 1945. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

2 It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:02

Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Marie Ellington, Vocal - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Lyricist - William Anderson, Trumpet - Kay Davis, Vocal - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Joya Sherrill, Vocal - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Irving Mills, Composer - Irving Mills, Lyricist - Fred Guy, Guitar - Sid Weiss, Bass

Originally Recorded 1945. All rights reserved by BMG Music

3 Perdido (1999 Remastered - Take 1)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:10

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Duke Ellington, Piano - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Composer - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1942. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

4 Take the "A" Train (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:56

Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Billy Strayhorn, Composer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Duke Ellington, Piano - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally released 1941. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment

5 In A Sentimental Mood (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:59

Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Cat Anderson, Trumpet - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Manny Kurtz, Composer - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Bob Haggart, Bass - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Irving Mills, Composer - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1945. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

6 Mood Indigo (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:46

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Cat Anderson, Trumpet - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Composer - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Kay Davis, Vocal - Kay Davis, Lyricist - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Irving Mills, Composer - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1945. All rights reserved by BMG Music

7 Cotton Tail (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:11

Cootie Williams, Trumpet - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Ben Webster, Arranger - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Arranger - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music

8 I'm Beginning to See the Light (1999 Remastered - Take 2)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:16

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Cat Anderson, Trumpet - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Johnny Hodges, Composer - Johnny Hodges, Lyricist - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Lyricist - Harry James, Composer - Harry James, Lyricist - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Joya Sherrill, Vocal - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Fred Guy, Guitar - Don George, Composer - Don George, Lyricist

Originally released 1944. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

9 Jump for Joy (1999 Remastered - Take 2)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:55

Ivie Anderson, Vocal - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Paul Francis Webster, Composer - Paul Francis Webster, Lyricist - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Lyricist - Duke Ellington, Piano - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Sid Kuller, Composer - Sid Kuller, Lyricist - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1941. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

10 In a Mellotone (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:17

Cootie Williams, Trumpet - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music

11 Body and Soul (1999 Remastered - Take 3)

Duke Ellington 00:03:11

Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Edward Heyman, Composer - John Green, Composer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Frank Eyton, Composer - Duke Ellington, Piano - Robert S. Sour, Composer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer

Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music

12 The "C" Jam Blues (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:40

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1942. All rights reserved by BMG Music

13 Concerto for Cootie (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:17

Cootie Williams, Trumpet - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Edward Kennedy Ellington, Composer - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Duke Ellington, Piano - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1940. All rights reserved by BMG Music

14 Bojangles (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:52

Cootie Williams, Trumpet - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Piano - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1940. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

15 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) (1999 Remastered - Take 1)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:19

Ivie Anderson, Vocal - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Paul Francis Webster, Composer - Paul Francis Webster, Lyricist - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Lyricist - Duke Ellington, Celesta - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1941. All rights reserved by BMG Music

16 Rocks In My Bed (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:06

Ivie Anderson, Vocal - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Steven Lasker, Re-Issue Producer - Steven Lasker, Engineer - Steven Lasker, Misc. Prod. - Wallace Jones, Trumpet - Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Jimmie Blanton, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Billy Strayhorn, Piano - Johnny Hodges, Clarinet - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Barney Bigard, Clarinet - Barney Bigard, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Lyricist - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Juan Tizol, Trombone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1941. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

17 Prelude to a Kiss (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:03:02

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Irving Gordon, Composer - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Cat Anderson, Trumpet - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Irving Mills, Composer - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1945. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

18 Black and Tan Fantasy (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:50

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Cat Anderson, Trumpet - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Bubber Miley, Composer - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1945. All rights reserved by BMG Music

19 Black Beauty (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:49

Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Harry Carney, Bass Clarinet - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Cat Anderson, Trumpet - Junior Raglin, Bass - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Composer - Duke Ellington, Piano - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1945. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

20 Caravan (1999 Remastered)

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 00:02:48

Alvin Raglin, Bass - Harry Carney, Clarinet - Harry Carney, Baritone Saxophone - Shelton Hemphill, Trumpet - Orrin Keepnews, Re-Issue Producer - Sonny Greer, Drums - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Performer - Taft Jordan, Trumpet - Claude Jones, Trombone - Johnny Hodges, Alto Saxophone - Otto Hardwick, Alto Saxophone - Albert Sears, Tenor Saxophone - Lawrence Brown, Trombone - Dennis Ferrante, Engineer - Dennis Ferrante, Re-Mastering Engineer - Paul Brizzi, Misc. Prod. - Ray Nance, Trumpet - Ray Nance, Violin - Duke Ellington, Piano - Duke Ellington, Composer - William Anderson, Trumpet - Joe Nanton, Trombone - Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet - Jimmy Hamilton, Tenor Saxophone - Irving Mills, Composer - Juan Tizol, Composer - Rex Stewart, Cornet - Fred Guy, Guitar

Originally Recorded 1945. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

About the album

• 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
• Total length: 01:00:08

• Main artists: Duke Ellington
• Composer: Various Composers
• Label: RCA Victor
• Genre: Jazz
Available in
16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

(P) 2001 BMG France