Where Swing is King!
“The Sidewalks of New York” (“East Side, West Side”) Composed by Charles B. Lawlor (music) and James W. Blake (lyric); arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on December [..]
“Solitude” Composed and arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on January 10, 1934 in Chicago. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Arthur Whetsel, Freddie Jenkins, Louis Bacon and Cootie Williams, [..]
“Blue Reverie” Composed by Duke Ellington and Harry Carney; arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Cootie Williams and His Rug Cutters for Variety on March 8-9, 1937 in New York. Edward K. “Duke” Ellington, piano, [..]