Duke Ellington - Take The A Train (1964)

[tennisbumojai]

These videos with live recordings are treasures.

This orchestra is just so pure.

[the4virtues]

as the story goes...the lyrics were Ellington's instructions to his residence for Billy Strayhorn, who had never been to New York

[jimaroo100]

Mr. Ellington was one classy gentleman. In his opening remarks her was referring to the Congressman who represented Harlem in the 60s - the Reverend Adam Clayton Powell - one of the biggest crooks in the history of Congress (quite a distinction). But his corruption had not become public when this was filmed so Mr Ellington could still refer to him with pride.

[IFUCKINGLOVEYOUTOO]

This is by far my favorite Duke song. He was such a creative and talented man.

RIP Mr. Ellington

[morgankoppe]

He was amazing up until his last recording

[Rostro27]

this is so good

[mckessa17]

This is talent, Canada loves the Duke.........

[zn37]

all i gotta say is Ernie Shepard is THE MAN! .......AND LONG LIVE DUKE ELLINGTON.

[RAMLIA1]

♥♥♥

[rabesauce]

@coremetima really? I know more about this music than you can even imagine. so what I accidentally put in both an E and an A. P.s. I don't think that having a keystroke error is going to disrespect him.

[314violin]

im doing this for my music hw

[cabdo1]

HELP SUPPORT A MOVIE INSPIRED BY CAB CALLOWAY and DUKE ELLINGTON!

the music is amazing

Google Evelyn Victorious

[rabesauce]

Ab FOR BILLY STEAYHORN!

[Coremetima]

@rabesauce spell his name right...Billy Strayhorn. Show respect for the man, he was a mastermind in music

[Aggeasy]

@Coremetima indeed he was!

[Coremetima]

haha look at Duke getting his jive on at the end of Ernie's solo. Gotta love him

[NoStickTricks]

i like the double bass drum set :D

[kurtarmbruster]

Wow, what a treat to hear Ernie Shepard, one of Duke's finest bassists! He really sparked that sixties band--great moment!

[325Chuck355]

Happy 112th birthday, Duke =)

[janirwin16]

Best of GTA4

Tom and jerry classics

[MrNerdFlanders]

the bassist has an awesome jazz feeling..

[pulpmiction]

ERNIE SHEPARD IS GOD ¡¡¡¡......WHAT A GENTLE VOICE ¡¡¡¡

[skaleewag]

Harlem is represented. You just gotta take that "A" Train. This is an historically interesting broadcast. Thanks Bob for sharing this new take on a classic. Take the A Train is my main ringtone! :p

[TruSp0t]

great year !!!

[booker249]

I love Jazz music... This song is a classic.

[LTmattYT]

lol weird vocals

[HGMusicProductions]

@LTmattYT Also know as scat singing.

[KillswitchEngage42]

@LTmattYT You're an idiot.

[EagleOnTheRhine]

I bet that if Duke Ellington were alive today, he and his band would still be playing, and he could probably get onto TV too...

[Grimmjow567]

@EagleOnTheRhine If he was on T.V now it be because he would be oldest guy alive.

[avril2]

Nice shot of Humph in the audience, clapping enthusistically, at about 3.50 too.

[avril2]

I' ve just realised he was talking to Tony Coe, seated next to him.

[cloudfan101]

i wish it wasn't such a short feature, ernie has great energy! it would of only gotten better

[Montema70]

I wanna lick that mans' mustage!

[PabloVestory]

Maravilloso!

[OscarPetersonFan]

The double bass drum was not invented for heavy metal, Sam Woodyar has one!

[heinbanjo12]

@OscarPetersonFan i.m.o Louie Belson began with two bas drums.

[OscarPetersonFan]

@heinbanjo12 Thanks for the info!

[Soulnik]

Awesome!