It Was a Sad Night in Harlem by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: 2010, Length: 3:05

Creators (18)

Orchestra

1. Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (17 Jul 1936)

Instruments

1. Arthur Whetsel (17 Jul 1936) trumpet
2. Barney Bigard (17 Jul 1936) reeds
3. Billy Taylor Sr. (17 Jul 1936) bass, tuba
4. Cootie Williams (17 Jul 1936) trumpet
5. Duke Ellington (17 Jul 1936) piano
6. Fred Guy (17 Jul 1936) guitar
7. Harry Carney (17 Jul 1936) baritone saxophone
8. Hayes Alvis (17 Jul 1936) double bass
9. Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (17 Jul 1936) trombone
10. Johnny Hodges (17 Jul 1936) alto saxophone
11. Juan Tizol (17 Jul 1936) valve trombone
12. Lawrence Brown (17 Jul 1936) trombone
13. Otto Hardwick (17 Jul 1936) alto saxophone
14. Rex Stewart (17 Jul 1936) cornet
15. Sonny Greer (17 Jul 1936) drums (drum set)

Vocals

1. Ivie Anderson (17 Jul 1936)

Locations

Recorded At

1. American Record Corporation Studios (17 Jul 1936)

Releases containing this recording (1)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. The Complete 1932–1940 Brunswick, Columbia and Master Recordings of Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra 2010 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra