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The Mystery Song (alternate take) by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: 09 Apr 1991, Length: 3:13
studio, 1931-06-17; matrix BRC-68240-2

Creators (11)

Instruments

  1. Arthur Whetsel (17 Jun 1931) trumpet
  2. Cootie Williams (17 Jun 1931) trumpet
  3. Duke Ellington (17 Jun 1931) piano
  4. Fred Guy (17 Jun 1931) banjo
  5. Freddy Jenkins (17 Jun 1931) trumpet
  6. Harry Carney (17 Jun 1931) reeds
  7. Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (17 Jun 1931) trombone
  8. Johnny Hodges (17 Jun 1931) reeds
  9. Juan Tizol (17 Jun 1931) valve trombone
  10. Sonny Greer (17 Jun 1931) drums (drum set)
  11. Wellman Braud (17 Jun 1931) double bass

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. The Mystery Song (17 Jun 1931) instrumental

    Composer

    1. Duke Ellington

    Lyricist

    1. Irving Mills

Releases containing this recording (3)

Official

Album - Compilation

  1. Jungle Nights in Harlem 09 Apr 1991 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
  2. The Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings: 1927-1973 27 Apr 1999 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
  3. The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927–1973) 1999 Duke Ellington