The Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings: 1927-1973

~ Release by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: 1927-28
2▶CD: 1928-29
3▶CD: 1929
4▼CD: 1930
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1Double Check Stomp
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-04-11)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-04-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-04-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-04-11)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-04-11)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-04-11), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-04-11) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-04-11)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-04-11)
recording of:
Double Check Stomp (on 1930-04-11)
composer:
Barney Bigard
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:54
2My Gal Is Good for Nothing but Love
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-04-11)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-04-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-04-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-04-11)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-04-11)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-04-11), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-04-11) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-04-11)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-04-11)
vocals:
Frank Marvin (US jazz vocalist) (on 1930-04-11)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra3:00
3I Was Made to Love You
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-04-11)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-04-11)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-04-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-04-11)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-04-11)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-04-11), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-04-11) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-04-11)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-04-11)
vocals:
Frank Marvin (US jazz vocalist) (on 1930-04-11)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:59
4Sweet Dreams of Love (take 1)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-06-04)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-06-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-06-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-06-04), Harry Carney (on 1930-06-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-06-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-06-04)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-06-04), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-06-04) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-06-04)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-06-04)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra3:23
5Sweet Dreams of Love (take 2)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-06-04)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-06-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-06-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-06-04), Harry Carney (on 1930-06-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-06-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-06-04)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-06-04), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-06-04) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-06-04)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-06-04)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra3:25
6Jungle Nights in Harlem
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-06-04)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-06-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-06-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-06-04), Harry Carney (on 1930-06-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-06-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-06-04)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-06-04), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-06-04) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-06-04)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-06-04)
recording of:
Jungle Nights in Harlem (on 1930-06-04)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:54
7Sweet Jazz o' Mine (take 1)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-06-04)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-06-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-06-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-06-04), Harry Carney (on 1930-06-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-06-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-06-04)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-06-04), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-06-04) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-06-04)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-06-04)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:43
8Sweet Jazz o' Mine (take 2)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-06-04)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-06-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-06-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-06-04), Harry Carney (on 1930-06-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-06-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-06-04)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-06-04), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-06-04) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-06-04)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-06-04)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:40
9Shout 'em Aunt Tillie
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-06-04)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-06-04)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-06-04)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-06-04), Harry Carney (on 1930-06-04) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-06-04)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-06-04)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-06-04), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-06-04) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-06-04)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-06-04)
recording of:
Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie (on 1930-06-04)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:56
10Ring Dem Bells (take 2)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-20)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-20), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-20)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-20)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-20), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-20)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-20)
vocals:
Cootie Williams
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells (on 1930-08-20)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra2:54
11Ring Dem Bells (take 3)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-20)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-20), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-20)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-20)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-20), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-20)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-20)
vocals:
Cootie Williams
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells (on 1930-08-20)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra2:54
12Old Man Blues (take 1)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-20)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-20), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-20)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-20)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-20), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-20)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-20)
recording of:
Old Man Blues (on 1930-08-20)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:03
13Old Man Blues (take 2)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-20)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-20), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-20)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-20)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-20), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-20)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-20)
recording of:
Old Man Blues (on 1930-08-20)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:04
14Old Man Blues (take 3)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-20)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-20), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-20)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-20)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-20), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-20)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-20)
recording of:
Old Man Blues (on 1930-08-20)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:05
15Three Little Words
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-20)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-20)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-20)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-20), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-20) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-20)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-20)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-20), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-20) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-20)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-20)
recording of:
Three Little Words (on 1930-08-20)
lyricist:
Bert Kalmar (in 1930)
composer:
Harry Ruby (in 1930)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), Chappell and MPL Music Publishing Inc.
adaptations:
As três palavrinhas
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:04
16Three Little Words
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-26)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-26), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-26)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-26)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-26), Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-26) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-08-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-26)
vocals:
The Rhythm Boys (vocal group including Bing Crosby, 1927-1930)
recording of:
Three Little Words (on 1930-08-26)
lyricist:
Bert Kalmar (in 1930)
composer:
Harry Ruby (in 1930)
publisher:
Bug Music (music publishing), Chappell and MPL Music Publishing Inc.
adaptations:
As três palavrinhas
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:06
17Ring Dem Bells
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-26)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-26), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-26)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-26)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-26) and Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-26)
vocals:
Cootie Williams
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells (on 1930-08-26)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra2:58
18Old Man Blues (take 4)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-26)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-26), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-26)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-26)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-26) and Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-26)
recording of:
Old Man Blues (on 1930-08-26)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:10
19Old Man Blues (take 6)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-08-26)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-08-26)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-08-26)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-08-26)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-08-26), Harry Carney (on 1930-08-26) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-08-26)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-08-26)
trumpet:
Freddy Jenkins (on 1930-08-26) and Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-08-26)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-08-26)
recording of:
Old Man Blues (on 1930-08-26)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:06
20Hittin' the Bottle (take 1)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-10-02)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-10-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-10-02)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-10-02), Harry Carney (on 1930-10-02) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-10-02)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-10-02)
trumpet:
Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-10-02) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-10-02)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-10-02)
vocals:
Dick Robertson (US jazz vocalist, 1920s-1940s) (on 1930-10-02)
recording of:
Hitting the Bottle (on 1930-10-02)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler
composer:
Harold Arlen
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra3:01
21Hittin' the Bottle (take 2)
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-10-02)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-10-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-10-02)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-10-02), Harry Carney (on 1930-10-02) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-10-02)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-10-02)
trumpet:
Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-10-02) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-10-02)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-10-02)
vocals:
Dick Robertson (US jazz vocalist, 1920s-1940s) (on 1930-10-02)
recording of:
Hitting the Bottle (on 1930-10-02)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler
composer:
Harold Arlen
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:59
22That Lindy Hop
banjo:
Fred Guy (on 1930-10-02)
double bass:
Wellman Braud (on 1930-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Greer (on 1930-10-02)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1930-10-02)
reeds:
Barney Bigard (on 1930-10-02), Harry Carney (on 1930-10-02) and Johnny Hodges (on 1930-10-02)
trombone:
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1930-10-02)
trumpet:
Arthur Whetsel (on 1930-10-02) and Cootie Williams (on 1930-10-02)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1930-10-02)
vocals:
Dick Robertson (US jazz vocalist, 1920s-1940s) (on 1930-10-02)
Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra2:54
5▶CD: 1930-31
6▶CD: 1931-33
7▶CD: 1933-34
8▶CD: 1940
9▶CD: 1940
10▶CD
11▶CD: 1941
12▶CD: 1941
13▶CD: 1941-42
14▶CD
15▶CD
16▶CD
17▶CD: The Seattle Concert
18▶CD: The First Concert of Sacred Music
19▶CD: The Second Sacred Concert
20▶CD: The Second Sacred Concert (cont'd) / The Third Sacred Concert
21▶CD: The Far East Suite
22▶CD: The Popular Duke Ellington / The Jazz Piano / The Duke at Tanglewood
23▶CD: The Duke at Tanglewood (cont'd) / ...and His Mother Called Him Bill
24▶CD: ...and His Mother Called Him Bill (cont'd) / Eastbourne Performance

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ASIN:UK: B00000IIQY [info]