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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – 1939-1940

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Label:	Classics (11) – CLASSICS 790
Series:	The Classics Chronological Series – 790
Format:	CD, Compilation
Country:	Europe
Released:	1994
Genre:	Jazz
Style:	Swing, Big Band

Tracklist

1	Duke Ellington–	Blues Piano – Duke Ellington Written-By – Ellington*	2:43
2	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Early Mornin' Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano – Duke Ellington Written-By – Bigard*	2:28
3	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Killin' Myself Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Directed By – Duke Ellington Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Vocals, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Written-By – Ellington Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Directed By – Duke Ellington Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Vocals, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Written-By – Ellington	2:23
4	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Your Love Has Faded Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Directed By – Duke Ellington Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Ellington Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Directed By – Duke Ellington Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Ellington	2:50
5	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Country Gal Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Ellington Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Ellington	2:54
6	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Minuet In Blues Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Bigard, Strayhorn	2:47
7	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Lost In Two Flats Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Strayhorn*	2:29
8	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Honey Hush Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Bigard, Taylor, Stewart*	2:48
9	Duke Ellington - Jimmy Blanton–	Blues Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Piano – Duke Ellington Written-By – Ellington*	2:51
10	Duke Ellington - Jimmy Blanton–	Plucked Again Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Piano – Duke Ellington Written-By – Ellington*	2:58
11	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Solitude Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Ellington, De Lange, Mills Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Ellington, De Lange, Mills	2:55
12	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Stormy Weather Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Guitar – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Arlen, Koehler* Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Guitar – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Arlen, Koehler*	2:30
13	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Mood Indigo Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Bigard, Ellington, Mills Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Vocals – Ivie Anderson Written-By – Bigard, Ellington, Mills	2:39
14	Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra*–	Sophisticated Lady Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Ellington, Mills, Parish Alto Saxophone, Bass Saxophone – Otto Hardwick Clarinet – Barney Bigard Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Guitar – Fred Guy Piano, Arranged By, Directed By – Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trombone – Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Lawrence Brown Trumpet – Cootie Williams, Wallace Jones Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Ellington, Mills, Parish	2:47
15	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Pelican Drag Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Carney*	2:57
16	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Tapioca Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Strayhorn*	2:28
17	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Mardi Gras Madness Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Bigard, Ellington	2:30
18	Barney Bigard And His Orchestra–	Watch The Birdie Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet – Barney Bigard Cornet – Rex Stewart Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano, Arranged By – Billy Strayhorn Valve Trombone – Juan Tizol Written-By – Raye, De Paul	2:39
19	Cootie Williams And His Rug Cutters*–	Black Butterfly Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Barney Bigard Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano – Billy Strayhorn Trumpet – Cootie Williams Written-By – Carruthers, Ellington, Mills*	2:41
20	Cootie Williams And His Rug Cutters*–	Dry Long So Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Barney Bigard Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano – Duke Ellington Trumpet, Vocals – Cootie Williams Written-By – Ellington, Mills, Trent*	2:48
21	Cootie Williams And His Rug Cutters*–	Toasted Pickle Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Barney Bigard Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano – Duke Ellington Trumpet – Cootie Williams Written-By – Williams*	2:37
22	Cootie Williams And His Rug Cutters*–	Give It Up Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges Baritone Saxophone – Harry Carney Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Barney Bigard Double Bass – Jimmy Blanton Drums – Sonny Greer Piano – Duke Ellington Trumpet – Cootie Williams Written-By – Williams*	2:55

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Credits

Liner Notes – Anatol Schenker

Notes

On Back Cover:
© 1994 Classics Records
Made in France

On CD:
Made in France
© 1994 - Classics Records

Track 1 recorded in New York, October 14, 1939.
Tracks 2 to 5 recorded in New York, October 16, 1939.
Tracks 6 to 10 recorded in New York, November 22, 1939.
Tracks 11 to 18 recorded in New York, February 14, 1940.
Tracks 19 to 22 recorded in New York, February 15, 1940.

Misspelt 'The Chronogical Classics' on the front.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 3307517079022
Rights Society: STEMRA
Matrix / Runout: 790 [scratched out] 02 @
Price Code: DK 003
SPARS Code: A.A.D

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	1939-1940 (CD, Compilation)	Classics (11)	CLASSICS 790	Europe	1994
New Submission	In Chronology - 1939-1940 (22×File, MP3, Compilation, 320 kbps)	Complete Jazz Series	none		2008