Sophisticated Lady by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: 1951, Length: 11:29
mono

Creators (19)

Instruments

1. Andrew “Fats” Ford (18 Dec 1950) trumpet
2. Billy Strayhorn (18 Dec 1950) piano
3. Duke Ellington (18 Dec 1950) piano
4. Harold "Shorty" Baker (18 Dec 1950) trumpet
5. Harry Carney (18 Dec 1950) baritone saxophone
6. Jimmy Hamilton (18 Dec 1950) tenor saxophone, clarinet
7. Johnny Hodges (18 Dec 1950) alto saxophone
8. Lawrence Brown (18 Dec 1950) trombone
9. Mercer Ellington (18 Dec 1950) trumpet
10. Nelson Williams (18 Dec 1950) trumpet
11. Paul Gonsalves (18 Dec 1950) tenor saxophone
12. Quentin Jackson (18 Dec 1950) trombone
13. Ray Nance (18 Dec 1950) trumpet
14. Russell Procope (18 Dec 1950) alto saxophone, clarinet
15. Sonny Greer (18 Dec 1950) drums (drum set)
16. Tyree Glenn (18 Dec 1950) trombone
17. Wendell Marshall (18 Dec 1950) double bass
18. William “Cat” Anderson (18 Dec 1950) trumpet

Vocals

1. Yvonne Lanauze (18 Dec 1950)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Sophisticated Lady (18 Dec 1950)
   

   Composer

   1. Duke Ellington (1932)

   Lyricist

   1. Irving Mills (1932)
   2. Mitchell Parish

Releases containing this recording (9)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. Masterpieces by Ellington 1951 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
2. Masterpieces by Ellington 2001 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
3. Masterpieces by Ellington 2004 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
4. Supreme Jazz: Duke Ellington 08 May 2006 Duke Ellington
5. The Complete Columbia Studio Albums Collection 1951–1958 2012 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
6. Masterpieces by Ellington 2014 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra mono
7. Masterpieces by Ellington 2014 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra mono
8. Ellington Uptown / The Liberian Suite / Masterpieces by Ellington 2018 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

Album

1. Black, Brown and Beige 09 Jul 2012 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra featuring Mahalia Jackson