In a Mellotone by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: Oct 1940, Length: 3:19

Creators (15)

Instruments

1. Barney Bigard (05 Sep 1940) tenor saxophone, clarinet
2. Ben Webster (05 Sep 1940) tenor saxophone
3. Cootie Williams (05 Sep 1940) trumpet
4. Duke Ellington (05 Sep 1940) piano
5. Fred Guy (05 Sep 1940) guitar
6. Harry Carney (05 Sep 1940) baritone saxophone
7. Jimmy Blanton (05 Sep 1940) double bass
8. Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (05 Sep 1940) trombone
9. Johnny Hodges (05 Sep 1940) alto saxophone
10. Juan Tizol (05 Sep 1940) valve trombone
11. Lawrence Brown (05 Sep 1940) trombone
12. Otto Hardwick (05 Sep 1940) alto saxophone
13. Rex Stewart (05 Sep 1940) cornet
14. Sonny Greer (05 Sep 1940) drums (drum set)
15. Wallace Jones (05 Sep 1940) trumpet

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. In a Mellow Tone (05 Sep 1940)
   

   Composer

   1. Duke Ellington (1939)

   Lyricist

   1. Milt Gabler (1939)

Releases containing this recording (5)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz, Volume 3 1987 Various Artists
2. The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz 1997 Various Artists
3. Jazz Styles: 8th Edition 2003 Various Artists

Single

1. In a Mellotone / Rumpus in Richmond Oct 1940 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra