The Ron Davis Big Band - Duke Ellington - Do Nothing - The Track Shack Studios

'Do Nothing' was recorded by The Ron Davis Big Band on February 8, 2011 at The Track Shack Studios, and will part of their upcoming CD.

"Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" was orignally recorded by Duke Ellington and lyrics by Bob Russell and originated as a 1940 instrumental ("Concerto for Cootie") that was designed to highlight the playing of Ellington's lead trumpeter, Cootie Williams. Russell's words were added later. In 1944, Ellington's own recording of the song, with featured vocals by Al Hibbler, was a number one R&B hit for eight non consecutive weeks and number six on the pop chart.

"Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" has since been performed by many vocalists, including Mose Allison, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Suzy Bogguss, Nat King Cole, Phil Collins, Harry Connick, Jr., Sammy Davis, Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Dr. John, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, Patti Page, Robert Palmer, Nina Simone, Andy Williams, Robbie Williams and Fiona Apple.

For this recording, members of The Ron Davis Big Band, included:
Ron Davis, Band Leader & Lead Trombone
Ken Stout, Alto Sax
Toby Karmasz, Alto Sax
Doug Wilner, Tenor Sax
Bob Ratcliff, Tenor Sax
Katie Borcz, Baritone Sax
Chuck Hansen, Baritone Sax
Stan Read, Trombone & Vocals "The Singing Realtor"
Stephen McNally, Bass Trombone
Steve Morrow, Trombone
Brandon Mathew, Trombone
Michael A. Geach, Trumpet
Ernie Jones, Trumpet
Tony Marvelli, Trumpet
Max Kiesner, Trumpet
Jacosa Limutau, Vocals
Mark Stivers, Keyboards
Gary Paolinelli, Guitar
Tom Lopes, Bass Guitars
John Baker, Drums

Special thanks...
Jeff Tamelier, Producer
Peter de Leon, Engineer
Michael Torres, Photographer

For more information about The Ron Davis Big Band, please contact Ron Davis...
Tel: 916-806-3139
Email: ron@SacDJ.com

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