Album · 1992
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
Tracklist
1
Love Is Like a Cigarette
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:06
2
Kissin' My Baby Good-Night
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:21
3
Oh Babe! Maybe Someday
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:54
4
Shoe Shine Boy
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:16
5
It Was a Sad Night in Harlem
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:09
6
Trumpet in Spades (Rex's Concerto)
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:12
7
Yearning for Love (Lawrence's Concerto)
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:59
8
In a Jam
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:00
9
Exposition Swing
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:14
10
Uptown Downbeat (Black Out)
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:25
11
Rexatious
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:48
12
Lazy Man's Shuffle
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:01
13
Clouds in My Heart
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:01
14
Frolic Sam
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:04
15
Caravan
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:09
16
Stompy Jones
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:48
17
Scattin' at the Cotton Club
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:20
18
Black Butterfly
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:08
19
Mood Indigo and Solitude
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:08
20
Sophisticated Lady and in a Sentimental Mood
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:07
21
The New Birmingham Breakdown
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:50
22
Scattin' at the Kit Kat
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:46
23
I've Got to Be a Rug Cutter
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
2:37
24
The New East St. Louis Toodle-O
The Chronological Classics: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1936-1937
3:02
In print
First pressed 1992, still pressed 2008 — 4 pressings across 2 countries.
Credits
Arthur Whetsel
Instrument · trumpet
Barney Bigard
Instrument · clarinet
Ben Webster
Instrument · tenor saxophone
Billy Taylor Sr.
Instrument · double bass
Cootie Williams
Instrument · trumpet
Duke Ellington
Instrument · piano, directed by
Fred Guy
Instrument · guitar
Harry Carney
Instrument · clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
Hayes Alvis
Instrument · double bass
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton
Instrument · trombone
Johnny Hodges
Instrument · alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
Lawrence Brown
Instrument · trombone
Otto Hardwick
Instrument · alto saxophone, bass saxophone
Pete Clark
Instrument · alto saxophone
Sonny Greer
Instrument · drums
Wallace Jones
Instrument · trumpet
Anatol Schenker
Liner Notes
Le Hot Club de France
Photography
Ivie Anderson
Vocal · vocals
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