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Hittin' the Bottle (take 2) by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: 27 Apr 1999, Length: 2:58
studio, 1930-10-02; matrix BVE-63360-2

Creators (12)

Instruments

  1. Arthur Whetsel (02 Oct 1930) trumpet
  2. Barney Bigard (02 Oct 1930) reeds
  3. Cootie Williams (02 Oct 1930) trumpet
  4. Duke Ellington (02 Oct 1930) piano
  5. Fred Guy (02 Oct 1930) banjo
  6. Harry Carney (02 Oct 1930) reeds
  7. Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (02 Oct 1930) trombone
  8. Johnny Hodges (02 Oct 1930) reeds
  9. Juan Tizol (02 Oct 1930) valve trombone
  10. Sonny Greer (02 Oct 1930) drums (drum set)
  11. Wellman Braud (02 Oct 1930) double bass

Vocals

  1. Dick Robertson (02 Oct 1930)

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. Hitting the Bottle (02 Oct 1930)

    Composer

    1. Harold Arlen

    Lyricist

    1. Ted Koehler

Releases containing this recording (2)

Official

Album - Compilation

  1. The Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings: 1927-1973 27 Apr 1999 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
  2. The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927–1973) 1999 Duke Ellington