What is higher, a duke or a count? A Mr. Basie would like to know.
I used to prefer instrumental albums when I was quite young. Amazing how many songs were from Duke Ellington as done by others. So much of the foundation of jazz and big band music.
This list was on NextBop website as his best known:
Take the A Train
Mood Indigo
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Sophisticated Lady
Caravan
In a Sentimental Mood
Satin Doll
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Prelude to a Kiss
Solitude
C Jam Blues
I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)
Perdido
East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
Black and Tan Fantasy
Creole Love Call
The Mooche
Concerto for Cootie
Cotton Tail
Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue
Nice selection, thanks!
Thanks for that post made my day. Made me think of Count Basie.