Blues in Orbit by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: 1960, Length: 2:27

Creators (16)

Instruments

1. Britt Woodman (12 Feb 1958) trombone
2. Clark Terry (12 Feb 1958) trumpet
3. Duke Ellington (12 Feb 1958) piano
4. Harold "Shorty" Baker (12 Feb 1958) trumpet
5. Harry Carney (12 Feb 1958) baritone saxophone
6. Jimmy Hamilton (12 Feb 1958) tenor saxophone, clarinet
7. Jimmy Woode (12 Feb 1958) bass
8. John Sanders (12 Feb 1958) valve trombone
9. Paul Gonsalves (12 Feb 1958) tenor saxophone
10. Quentin Jackson (12 Feb 1958) trombone
11. Ray Nance (12 Feb 1958) trumpet
12. Russell Procope (12 Feb 1958) alto saxophone, clarinet
13. Sam Woodyard (12 Feb 1958) drums (drum set)
14. William “Cat” Anderson (12 Feb 1958) trumpet

Locations

Recorded At

1. Radio Hill Recorders (12 Feb 1958)
2. Radio Recorders Studios (12 Feb 1958)

Works (2)

Recording Of

1. Blues in Orbit (12 Feb 1958)
   

   Composer

   1. Billy Strayhorn
   2. Billy Strayhorn
   3. Duke Ellington
   4. Duke Ellington
2. Blues in Orbit (12 Feb 1959)

   Composer

   1. Billy Strayhorn
   2. Billy Strayhorn
   3. Duke Ellington
   4. Duke Ellington

Releases containing this recording (15)

Official

Album

1. Blues in Orbit 1960 Duke Ellington
2. Blues in Orbit 1988 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
3. Blues in Orbit 1988 Duke Ellington
4. Blues in Orbit 08 Nov 1999 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
5. Blues in Orbit 08 Nov 1999 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
6. Blues in Orbit Nov 1999 Duke Ellington
7. Blues in Orbit 27 Jul 2004 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
8. Blues in Orbit 2004 Duke Ellington
9. Blues in Orbit 2004 Duke Ellington
10. Blues in Orbit 01 Feb 2008 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
11. Blues in Orbit 03 Apr 2009 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
12. Blues in Orbit 27 Sep 2010 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
13. Blues in Orbit 2016 Duke Ellington
14. Blues In Orbit + The Cosmic Scene 13 Jan 2017 Duke Ellington

Album - Compilation

1. Duke Ellington Vol. 2: Six Classic Albums Duke Ellington