This is such a deep song, with lyrics with such remorse and longing that only come from the heart, a tempo that makes you feel like you're just walking along, getting through it, and such melancholy in the melody, i let a song go out of my heart, it was the sweetest melody....
Pretty sure that's Lawrence Brown on trombone, not Tizol -- in fact I don't think he was even on this recording session (per the Tom Lord Discography, which is not always spot on, but that's not Tizol)
@arodjazz I think you're right about Lawrence Brown. Steve Lasker's liner notes to the recent Mosaic box set lists the trombones for this date as Nanton, Brown, and Herb Flemming filling in for Tizol.
@arodjazz I think you're right about Lawrence Brown. Steve Lasker's liner notes to the recent Mosaic box set lists the trombones for this date as Nanton, Brown, and Herb Flemming filling in for Tizol.
This recording went rapidly to number one for the Duke and his musicians in the third week of April 1938 (in record sales, juke box plays and radio station requests).
honestly one of my favorite's by the Duke, if it were not for Duke Ellington, I probly wouldnt have as much apreciation for jazz, let a lone music itself, thnx 4 the upload bro
Duke wrote this (with Irving Mills and Henry Nemo as collaborators) for a 1938 "Cotton Club Revue". Recorded in New York on March 3, 1938; an alternate take was issued on Columbia in the '40s.
History tends to ignore this period - 1932-1939 - of Duke's. I mean, just because the man didn't have a chart topper during that time didn't mean he cut making music altogether, you know? ;)
Glad you enjoyed it - definitely an Ellington-only kind of groove here. :)
Actually, this and "Cocktails For Two" (1934) were both #1s for Duke during this period. The issue may be more that the entire record industry was knocked out by the Depression in those years. Anyway, great one by the Duke, thanks for posting it!
I guess my wording was wrong - I meant by the "critics", meaning that, in their eyes, Duke's Miley/Cotton Club band & Duke's Blanton/Webster band is where everything they touched was gold, where his compsitions during this period - even his early collaborations with Strayhorn - are largely ignored.
You're very welcome. :) Seemed like today was the time for a cut like this - a Tuesday that was a bit too run-of-the-mill that needed some soothing flavor to the palette.
Rabbit was the best....
Conn30Mtenor 1 month ago
just makes me feel so happy to be alive
kjarsenal 3 months ago
This sounds like something out of fallout 3. No hate please.
RomeoTwoSix 3 months ago in playlist RomeoTwoSix's favorites
This is such a deep song, with lyrics with such remorse and longing that only come from the heart, a tempo that makes you feel like you're just walking along, getting through it, and such melancholy in the melody, i let a song go out of my heart, it was the sweetest melody....
groundzerobmxer 5 months ago
Pretty sure that's Lawrence Brown on trombone, not Tizol -- in fact I don't think he was even on this recording session (per the Tom Lord Discography, which is not always spot on, but that's not Tizol)
arodjazz 1 year ago
@arodjazz I think you're right about Lawrence Brown. Steve Lasker's liner notes to the recent Mosaic box set lists the trombones for this date as Nanton, Brown, and Herb Flemming filling in for Tizol.
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@arodjazz I think you're right about Lawrence Brown. Steve Lasker's liner notes to the recent Mosaic box set lists the trombones for this date as Nanton, Brown, and Herb Flemming filling in for Tizol.
richardsull119 11 months ago
it doesn't get much smoother than this
slurpee27 1 year ago
this swings so good. man. just put me in a great mood.
weisslerb 1 year ago
Ah, the beautiful sound of authentic 1930s music, quality and all...this song is absolutely beautiful.
IttyBittyChibichu 1 year ago
My favorite piece from the Duke. The Duke was one of those who revolutionized music in the 20th century..
Savvynlady 1 year ago
Marvelous! Thanks!
RiRiIII1 1 year ago
do you have the sheet music for this?
Ukilipsul 1 year ago
nice. the college jazz band I'm in is playing this.
saxophonesuperpowers 1 year ago
What a stunning little gem of a song.
jtdavis62 1 year ago
This recording went rapidly to number one for the Duke and his musicians in the third week of April 1938 (in record sales, juke box plays and radio station requests).
PublicRadioWorldWide 1 year ago
Wonderful!! the melody is so sweet and definitively Duke's music is superb and beatiful. Masterpiece!!!
Antonio2009I 1 year ago
he truly makes me appreciate jazz
his style's so distinct and amazing :]
ichimarulover1 1 year ago
niceee doesn't get better than the duke
footballsax 2 years ago 4
honestly one of my favorite's by the Duke, if it were not for Duke Ellington, I probly wouldnt have as much apreciation for jazz, let a lone music itself, thnx 4 the upload bro
breadstick94 2 years ago 6
You bet, breadstick. :)
Never let the love die. :)
SwingMan1937 2 years ago
Duke wrote this (with Irving Mills and Henry Nemo as collaborators) for a 1938 "Cotton Club Revue". Recorded in New York on March 3, 1938; an alternate take was issued on Columbia in the '40s.
fromthesidelines 2 years ago
I love this song....saxes sound sweet with the melody
Fishermankel 2 years ago
I hear ya - they really make for an intimate sound.
SwingMan1937 2 years ago
hard to find the same arrangment as what the band i play in plays.:P
Fishermankel 2 years ago
You saying that you're in a jazz band?
And you're playing with a heavy Duke flavor?
Shake hands, Fish. :)
SwingMan1937 2 years ago
That i am, when we have duke songs, we go all out :P
Check out Wayjo for acloser look
Fishermankel 2 years ago
Just checked out your channel & sent you a slew of prime Duke from my channel - check your box, Fish. :)
SwingMan1937 2 years ago
thanks---a great song that doesn't get the coverage it deserves--history seems only to focus on 5 or 6 others.........
prunellapussywuggums 2 years ago
You know it.
History tends to ignore this period - 1932-1939 - of Duke's. I mean, just because the man didn't have a chart topper during that time didn't mean he cut making music altogether, you know? ;)
Glad you enjoyed it - definitely an Ellington-only kind of groove here. :)
SwingMan1937 2 years ago
Actually, this and "Cocktails For Two" (1934) were both #1s for Duke during this period. The issue may be more that the entire record industry was knocked out by the Depression in those years. Anyway, great one by the Duke, thanks for posting it!
vinylsingleman 2 years ago
No problem. :)
I guess my wording was wrong - I meant by the "critics", meaning that, in their eyes, Duke's Miley/Cotton Club band & Duke's Blanton/Webster band is where everything they touched was gold, where his compsitions during this period - even his early collaborations with Strayhorn - are largely ignored.
SwingMan1937 2 years ago
One of Duke's masterpieces: thanks a lot.
poutitechatte 2 years ago
You're very welcome. :) Seemed like today was the time for a cut like this - a Tuesday that was a bit too run-of-the-mill that needed some soothing flavor to the palette.
SwingMan1937 2 years ago