DAVID EDWARDS AND HIS BOYS
Pseudonym on Okeh 41492 for Sam Lanin and his Famous Players, q.v.
EDDIE EDWARDS' JAZZ ORCHESTRA
? Sharkey Bonano, c / Eddie Edwards, tb / Tony Giardina, cl, as / vn ( ? Edwards himself) / Oscar Herman, p / John Hountha Stein, d. New York, January 26, 1920.
Afghanistan
Vic test (unnumbered)
Irene - Medley
Vic test (unnumbered)
GUS C. EDWARDS AND HIS ORCHESTRA
The following titles by this band, managed by Edgar A. Benson, are of some interest as jazz.
Rick Adkins, Eddie Copeland, t / tb / Joe Falvo and another, as (one db bar and one f) / ts / vn / p / Cliff Covert, bj, v / bb / d. New York, August 31, 1926.
36145-2 Monte Carlo Joys
Vic 20207, El EG-323
New York, September 13, 1926.
35992-1 Alabama Stomp - vCC
Vic 20230
SUSIE EDWARDS
See Butterbeans and Susie.
WALLY EDWARDS AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Pseudonym on Harmony and associated labels, and on Odeon ONY-36210 and Parlophone PNY-34201, for the California Ramblers of 1930, q.v.
BOB EFFROS
Trumpet solo, acc. by Frank Signorelli, p. New York, August, 1929.
E-30719- Sweet And Hot
Br 4620, A-8557
Acc. by Arthur Schutt, p. New York, October, 1929.
E-31265- Tin, Ear
Br 4620, A-8557
THE EIGHT HEELS
Evidently this was a novelty act, but the titles suggest this recording may have some jazz value.
6 s / g / bb. Chicago, December 6, 1929.
321 Clarinet Marmalade / Miss Wonderful
Vic test
ELDON'S DANCE ORCHESTRA
Pseudonym on Homochord for the following items listed in this book:
C-648 Oh! Baby Original Memphis Five)
C-681 Driftwood (Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra)
C-682 After The Storm (Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra)
C-698 Somebody Loves Me (The California Ramblers)
C-699 I Wonder What's Become Of Sally? (Lido Venice Dance Orchestra)
C-717 The Little Old Clock On The Mantel (California Ramblers)
C-718 Africa (Original Memphis Five)
C-765 An Orange Grove In California (California Ramblers)
C-765 Oh! Mabel (Synco Jazz Band)
C-788 Everybody Loves My Baby (Carolina Club Orchestra; see Hal Kemp)
C-816 Tell Me, Dreamy Eyes (Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra)
C-873 Cheatin' On Me (Bill Wirges and his Orchestra)
C-888 Mamie (Five Birmingham Babies)
C-907 I Like Pie, I Like Cake (Barth's Mississippians)
C-920 Sonya (California Ramblers)
ELGAR'S CREOLE ORCHESTRA
Charles Elgar, vn, dir: Will Washington, Joe Sudler, c / Harry Swift, tb / Darnell Howard and another, cl, as / Jimmy Dudley, cl, ts / Logan Thomas, p / Bill Shelby, bj / Lawson Buford, bb / Ben Thigpen, d / v. Chicago, September 17, 1926.
C-649;E-3835; Brotherly Love
E-28902 Voc 15478, Br 3404, A-356
C-650; E-3836; Nightmare
E-20245 Voc A-356
C-651; E-3837; Nightmare
E-20246 Voc 15478
C-652; E-3838; When Jenny Does Her Low-Down Dance - v
E-20247 Voc 15477, Br A-229
C-654; E-3840; Cafe Capers
E-20249 Voc 15477, Br A-229
C-655; E-3841; Cafe Capers
E-20250 Voc 15477
According to the files, ten men are present, including Elgar; however, eleven can be heard playing.
ELITE (DANCE) ORCHESTRA
Pseudonym for the following items listed in this book:
Pathé Actuelle 036197 Who Takes Care Of The Caretaker's Daughter? (Carolina Club Orchestra; see Hal Kemp)
036227 My Gal Don't Love Me Any More (California Ramblers)
Perfect 14408 My Gal Don't Love Me Any More (California Ramblers)
36675 Marvelous (California Ramblers)
Vocalion X-9491 Somebody Loves Me (Ben Bernie and his Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra)
ELITE JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Pseudonym on Allegro A-50014 for Spike Hughes and His Orchestra, q.v.
FRED ELIZALDE
FRED ELIZALDE'S CINDERELLA ROOF ORCHESTRA: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir: Ted Schilling, t / tb / cl, as / Manuel "Lizz" Elizalde, as / ts / vn, g* / bj / bb / d. Hollywood, c. June, 1926.
1307 That Certain Feeling
Hwd 1012
1309 Boneyard Shuffle
Hwd 1012
1310, 1311 *How Many Times ?
Hwd 1013
1313 Out Of My Dreams
Hwd 1014
1315 Tonight's My Night With Baby
Hwd 1014
1317 Melancholy Weeps
Hwd 1013
1318 Tickling Julie
Hwd 1015
Siam Blues
Hwd 1015
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS VARSITY BAND: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir: John d'Arcy Hildyard, t / Dick Battle, t, fh / Manuel "Lizz" Elizalde, Jack Donaldson, cl, as / Dan Wyllie, as / Maurice Allom, ts, bar / George Monkhouse, bj / Bud Williams, bb / J. Eric Saundars, d. Shepherds Bush, London, c. March 28, 1927.
High, High, High Up In The Hills
Br 1000
Muddy Water
Br 1000
Ain't She Sweet?
Br 1001
Hurricane
Br 1001
My Own
Br unissued
I'll Always Do As You Do
Br unissued
You Will Always Be My Girl'
Br unissued
Unknown title
Br unissued
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS CAMBRIDGE UNDERGRADUATES: As for March 28, 1927. Hayes, Middlesex, June 22, 1927.
Bb-11050-1 Stomp Your Feet
HMV B-5315
Bb-11051-2 Clarinet Marmalade
HMV B-5315
Piano solos, with Manuel "Lizz" Elizalde, as*. London, June, July, 1927.
E-114 Tickling Julie
Br 106
E-118 Melancholy Weeps
Br 106, 02327
Mine
Br 102, Voc X-10023
Siam Blues
Br 102, 02327
Mountain Greenery
Br 109
What's The Use Of Talking?
Br 109
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS ORCHESTRA: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir: Henry Levine, George Ratcliffe, t / Jack Miranda, Manuel "Lizz" Elizalde, cl, as / Joe Crossman, ts, bar / George Hurley, vn / Joe Brannelly, bj / Tiny Stock, bb / Max Bacon, d. London, July-August, 1927.
A-237 Rhythm Step
Br 114, Voc B-214
A-241 Paree (6/8 One-Step and Fox Trot)
Br 114, Voc B-214
Piano solos. London, August, 1927.
R-267 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
Br 115, 02329
Rhythm Step
Br 115
Mine (part of a Brunswick medley)
Br 20056
Tiger Rag (part of a Brunswick medley)
Br 20056
NOTE: The last coupling is a 12-inch record featuring several Brunswick stars introduced by Rex Evans.
As for July-August, 1927. Jack Jackson, t, replaces Levine. d. London, August-September, 1927.
Once In A Blue Moon
Br 119, Voc B-225
Tweet, Tweet
Br 119, Voc B-225
Clarinet Marmalade
Br 120, 02330, Voc B-231
Stomp Your Feet
Br 120, Voc B-231
NOTE: Brunswick 120 as FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC; 02330 as FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS HOT MUSIC.
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: As last; unknown v. London, September, 1927.
Don't Bring Me Posies (It's Shoesies I Need)
Br 127
Souvenirs - v
Br 127
Barbara
Br 130, Voc B-234
Dancing Tambourine
Br 130, Voc B-234
Piano solos. London, September-October, 1927.
R-316 By The Waters Of Minnetonka
Br 132, Voc X-10028
Pianotrope
Br 132, 02328
R-413 I Ain't Got Nobody
Br 138
R-430 Marvellous
Br 138
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir:Chelsea Quealey, Norman Payne, t / Bobby Davis, cl, ss, as / Harry Hayes, cl, as / Rex Owen, ts / Adrian Rollini, bsx, gfs, hfp / Len Fillis, g / Dick Maxwell, bj, g, v / Ronnie Gubertini, d; or HIS HOT MUSIC* (Quealey, Davis Rollini, Elizalde, Fillis, Gubertini only). London, c. January 15, 1928.
R-466 Under The Moon
Br 143
470 *Dixie
Br 147, 02331
471 *Tiger Rag
Br 147, 02331
473 Sugar
Br 150, 02330
NOTE: Br 02330 as FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS ORCHESTRA. When Brunswick 147 was issued in April, 1928, The Melody Maker held a competition to determine how the slapping effect in TIGER RAG was produced, but only three entrants were right in suggesting it was Ronnie Gubertini drumming on a newspaper covering an overcoat.
Piano solos. London, c. January 22, 1928.
Harmonizing
Br 146, 02328
There's One Little Girl Who Loves Me
Br 146
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir:Chelsea Quealey, Norman Payne, t / Bobby Davis, cl, ss, as / Harry Hayes, cl, as / Rex Owen, ts / Adrian Rollini, bsx, gfs, hfp / Len Fillis / Dick Maxwell, bj, g / Ronnie Gubertini, d. London, c. February 26, 1928.
Calling Me Home
Br 157
You Can't Have My Sugar For Tea
Br 146
Music And Moonlight
Br 158
Shy Anna
Br 158
Piano solos. London, c. March 11, 1928.
515? Brandy And Soda
Br 161
516 Baltimore
Br 161
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS HOT MUSIC: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir. Chelsea Quealey, t / Bobby Davis, al, ss, as / Adrian Rollini, bsx, gfs, hfp / Len Fillis, g / Ronnie Gubertini, d. London, c. March 11, 1928.
517 Arkansas
Br 164, 02332, A-81434
518 Sugar Step
Br 164, 02332, A-81434
Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir:Chelsea Quealey, Norman Payne, t / ? Ben Oakley, tb / Bobby Davis, cl, ss, as / Harry Hayes, cl, as / Rex Owen, ts / George Hurley vn / Len Fillis, g / Dick Maxwell, bj, v / Tiny Stock, bb, sb / Ronnie Gubertini, d; London, April, 1928.
R-543-2 How Long Has This Been Going On ? - vDM
Br 169
R-555-2 Tea Time
Br 169
Here Am I - Broken-Hearted - vDM
Br 165
Smile
Br 165
As Long As You Love Me - vDM
Br 172
Chinese Lullaby
Br 172
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS "HOT" MUSIC; Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir:Chelsea Quealey, t / Bobby Davis, cl, ss, as / Adrian Rollini, bsx, gfs, hfp / Len Fillis, g / Ronnie Gubertini, d; or FRED ELIZALDE, piano solos*. London, May, 1928.
573 *Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
Br 182
574-3 The Dark Town Strutters Ball [sic]
Br 177, 02333, A-81435
575? Somebody Stole My Girl [sic]
Br 177, 02333, A-81435
576 *The Man I Love
Br 182
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: As for April, 1928 above; or FRED ELIZALDE: Piano solos*. London, May, 1928.
577 Chanson
Br 183
578 My Pet - vDM
Br 183
579-2 A Room With A View - vDM
Br 178
580 Dance, Little Lady - vDM
Br 178
London, between July 2 and 11, 1928.
Chopinata
Br 186
Roam On, My Little Gypsy Sweetheart
Br 186
Blue Baby
Br 188
Coquette
Br 188
*Ol' Man River
Br 187
*Westward Bound
Br 187
NOTE: The above sessions were held either in the Cavour Restaurant, Leicester Square, or in the case of the last two at least, in the Rudolf Steiner Hall in Wigmore Street. A photograph of the six men comprising the Hot Music unit was taken outside the latter, in which a poster can be seen advertising a concert to take place there on July 11, 1928.
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: Fred Elizalde, a, dir:Chelsea Quealey, Norman Payne, Nobby Knight, t / Bobby Davis, cl, ss, as / Harry Hayes, cl, as / Rex Owen, Jack Miranda, George Smith, ts / Adrian Rollini, bsx, gfs, hfp, vib, x / George Hurley, Ben Frankel, Len Lees, vn / Jack Russin, p / Len Fillis, bj, g / Mario Lorenzi, harp / Tiny Stock, bb, sb / Ronnie Gubertini, d / Al Bowlly, v. London, c. July 25, 1928.
Just Imagine - vAB
Br 189
Wherever You Are - vAB
Br 189
After My Laughter Came Tears - vAB
Br unissued
Spanish Fantasy
Br unissued
Smith omitted. London, c. November 16, 1928.
BB-138-2 Laughing Marionette
Br 202
BB-139-1 Crazy Rhythm
Br 202
London, c. November 21, 1928.
BB-146-1 If I Had You - vAB
Br 3948
Piano solos. London, c. November 27, 1928.
BB-152-1 She's A Great, Great Girl
Br 209, 02329
BB-153-1 Grown-Up Baby
Br 209
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: Fred Elizalde, a, dir:Chelsea Quealey, Norman Payne, Nobby Knight, t / Bobby Davis, cl, ss, as / Harry Hayes, cl, as / Rex Owen, Jack Miranda, ts / Adrian Rollini, bsx, gfs, hfp, vib, x / George Hurley, Ben Frankel, Len Lees, vn / Jack Russin, p / Len Fillis, bj, g / Mario Lorenzi, harp / Tiny Stock, bb, sb / Ronnie Gubertini, d / Al Bowlly v. London, c. December 28, 1928.
BB-170-3 Misery Farm - vAB
Br 206
BB-171-1 I'm Sorry, Sally - vAB
Br 206
Frank Coughlan, tb, added; Max Farley, cl, as, f / Phil Cardew, cl, as / Fud Livingston, Arthur Rollini, ts, replace Hayes, Owen, and Miranda; Billy Mason, p, replaces Russin; Jack Hull, bj / Al Bowlly, g, replace Fillis; small group only (Quealey, Farley, Davis Livingston, Rollini, Mason, Elizalde, Bowlly, Stock, Gubertini)*
London, April 12, 1929.
E-2403-2 Singapore Sorrows
Par R-1201
E-2404-1 *Nobody's Sweetheart
Par R-1201
FRED ELIZALDE'S RHYTHMUSICIANS: Adrian Rollini, bsx, dir:Norman Payne, Nobby Knight, t / Jack Collins,
tb / Max Farley, Bobby Davis, cl, as / Arthur Rollini, ts / George Hurley, vn / Billy Mason, p / Al Bowlly, g, v / Ronnie Gubertini, d. London, December 4, 1929.
3262 After The Sun Kissed The World Goodbye - vAB
Met 1241, Oct 307
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS MUSIC: Norman Payne, t / Bobby Davis, Max Farley, Les Norman, Philip Buchel, cl,
as / Phil Cardew, ts / Ted Vide, ts, vc / Jack Foss, bar / George Hurley, Ben Frankel, Len Lees, vn / Jack Simmonds, vl / Cecil Norman, p / Sid Barron, bj, g / Dave Axford, sb / Dan Ingman, d / Joe Leigh, v. London, March 3, 1930.
WA-10138-1 Put A Little Bait On The Hook - vJL
Col unissued
WA-10139-1-2 I Would Do It For You - vJL
Col unissued
Piano solos. London, December 11, 1931.
GB-3706-1-2 Who Am I?
Dec unissued
GB-3707-1-2 Nobody's Sweetheart
Dec unissued
London, January 12, 1932.
GB-3809-1-2 I Would Do It For You
Dec unissued
Christopher Stone, compere. London, January 14, 1932.
GA-3817-1-2 From Jazz To Rhythm - Part 1 - CS
Dec K-637
GA-3818-1-2 From Jazz To Rhythm - Part 2 - CS
Dec K-637
London, January 23, 1932.
GB-3809-3 I Would Do It For You
Dec F-2810, M-1035
FRED ELIZALDE - CHRISTOPHER STONE: Christopher Stone comperes illustrations by FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS ORCHESTRA: Fred Elizalde, p, a, dir. Frank Wilson, t / Lew Davis, tb / Frank Thurston, cl / Mickey Lewis, as / Rex Owen, ts / Reggie Pursglove, vn / Len Fillis, bj, g / George Gibbs, bb, sb / Ronnie Gubertini, d / Les Allen, v. London, January 26, 1932.
GA-3882-3 Rhythm, Past And Present - Part 1 - vLA
Dec K-669
GA-3883-3 Rhythm, Past And Present - Part 2 - vLA
Dec K-669
FRED ELIZALDE AND PARTNER: Piano duets with Dick Pearson, or solos.* London, February 18, 1932.
GB-4001-2 Some Rhythm - Medley, Part 1
Dec F-2855
GB-4002-3 Some Rhythm - Medley, Part 2
Dec F-2855
GB-4003-2 Some More Rhythm - Medley, Part 1
Dec F-2920
GB-4004-2 Some More Rhythm - Medley, Part 2
Dec F-2920
GB-4005-2 *Home
Dec F-2849, M-1144
GB-4006-2 *So True
Dec F-2849, M-1144
FRED ELIZALDE AND HIS CONCERT ORCHESTRA: Fred Elizalde, dir. large non-jazz group of British dance band and symphony orchestra musicians recruited for this session only (featuring Mickey Lewis, as, bar) playing Elizalde's THE HEART OF A NIGGER suite. London, June 17, 1932.
GA-4563-2 Watermelon Memories
Dec K-686
GA-4564-2 Coloured Love
Dec K-686
GA-4565-2 Dissipation
Dec K-687
GA-4566-2 Nigger Heaven
Dec K-687
Piano solos. London, June 15, 1932.
GB-4570-1-2-3 St. Louis Blues
Dec unissued
GB-4571-1 When Work Is Through
Dec F-3034, M-1168
GB-4572-1-2-3 Yes! We Have No Bananas
Dec unissued
GB-4574-2 Nobody's Sweetheart
Dec F-3229
GB-4575-1 Allah's Holiday
Dec F-3229
London, June 16, 1933.
GB-5982-1 I've Got The World On A String
Dec F-3589
GB-5983-2 Vamp Till Ready
Dec M-450
GB-5984-1-2 It Had To Be You
Dec unissued
GB-5985-1-2 Untitled original composition
Dec unissued
GB-5986-1 Ain't She Sweet?
Dec M-450
GB-5987-2 My Bluebird's Singing The Blues
Dec F-3589
London, June 19, 1933.
GB-5988-1 Gold Diggers of 1933 - Medley, Part 1
Dec M-440
GB-5989-1 Gold Diggers of 1933 - Medley, Part 2
Dec M-440
NOTE: Missing matrix numbers in the forgoing series are of waltzes or other non-jazz material.
EDDIE ELKINS' ORCHESTRA
The following title by this New York supper club orchestra is of some interest; there may be others of similar quality.
? Charles Rocco, c / tb / 2 as / ts / bsx / p / ? Maurice Black, bj / d. New York, October 28, 1922.
80628-3 Who Cares?
Col A3751, Re G-8004
NOTE: Regal G-8004 as REGAL NOVELTY ORCHESTRA.
ELKINS' STRINGED STEPPERS
Unknown as / bj / md / g. Atlanta, November 4, 1926.
9871-A Since You Called Me Sweetheart
OK 45079
9872-A Speed
OK 45079
DUKE ELLINGTON
THE WASHINGTONIANS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir: Bubber Miley, c / Charlie Irvis, tb / Otto Hardwick, cl, as / Fred Guy, bj / Sonny Greer, d. New York, c. November, 1924.
T-2005-2 Choo Choo (Gotta Hurry Home)
BD T-1002, 5001, Rex 28003, JD-008
T-2006-2 Rainy Nights (Rainy Days*)
BD T-1002, 5001, Baldwin / Bwy* / Mit / Pur / Tri 11437, Ebs 1021, Pen 1437, JD 008, Rex 28003, AF A-014, A-018
NOTE: Blu-Disc 5001 and all dubbed reissues as DUKE ELLINGTON AND THE WASHINGTONIANS; Pennington and possibly other associated labels as CHICK WINTERS ORCHESTRA. Blu-Disc T-1004, although ascribed to Duke Ellington's Orchestra, is in fact by a Ben Selvin unit of no interest as jazz
Pike Davis, t, replaces Miley; Prince Robinson, cl, ts / Henry Edwards, bb, added; Greer omitted. New York, September, 1925.
106250 I'm Gonna Hang Around My Sugar
PA 36333, Per 14514, Chg 803
106251 Trombone Blues
PA 36333, Per 14514, Chg 803
DUKE ELLINGTON'S WASHINGTONIANS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Harry Cooper, Leroy Rutledge, t / Charlie Irvis, tb / Otto Hardwick, as, bar / Don Redman, cl, as / Fred Guy, bj / Henry Edwards, bb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, March, 1926.
106729 Georgia Grind
PA 7504, Per 104
106730 Parlor Social Stomp
PA 7504, Per 104
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: As last above, plus Jimmy Harrison, tb, v / Prince Robinson, George Thomas, cl, ts. New York, March 30, 1926.
X-57-A (You've Got Those) Wanna-Go-Back-Again Blues - vJH
Gnt 3291, Buddy 8010, Ch 15105
X-58-A If You Can't Hold The Man You Love - vJH
Gnt 3291, Buddy 8010
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS WASHINGTONIANS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Bubber Miley, Charlie Johnson, t / Joe Nanton or Charlie Irvis, tb / Otto Hardwick, as, bar / Prince Robinson, cl ts / Fred Guy, bj / Henry Edwards, bb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, June 21, 1926.
X-190-A I'm Just Wild About Animal Crackers
Gnt 3342, Buddy 8063, Ch 15118, Chg 135, Tem R-17, AF A-01
X-191-A Li'l Farina
Gnt 3342, Buddy 8063; Ch 15120, Chg 134, Tem R-17, AF A-01
NOTE: Challenge issues as MEMPHIS BELL HOPS. On dubbed reissues, including microgroove and CD from matrix X-190-A, the title is usually shown only as ANIMAL CRACKERS.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS KENTUCKY CLUB ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Bubber Miley Louis Metcalf, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Otto Hardwick, ss, as, bar / ? Prince Robinson (and another ?), cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Henry Edwards, bb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, November 29, 1926.
E-4108 / 9 A Night In Harlem
Voc unissued
E-4110 East St. Louis Toodle-O [sic]
Voc 1064
E-4112 / 3 Who Is She?
Voc unissued
E-4114 Birmingham Breakdown
Voc 1064
New York, December 29, 1926.
E-4321 Immigration Blues
Voc 1077, Or 1010(E), Sm 1004, HJCA 606, AF A-056, Swaggie S-7
E-4323 The Creeper
Voc 1077, Swaggie S-7
E-4324 The Creeper
Or 1010(E), Bm 1004, HJCA 606, AF A-056
New York, February 3, 1927.
E-4510 New Orleans Low-Down
Voc 1086, JS AA-568, Tpl 541, Swaggie S-8
E-4511 Song Of The Cotton Field
Voc 1086, JS AA-568, Tpl 541, Swaggie S-8
NOTE: All copies of JS AA-568 have their labels reversed; Temple 541 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA (a misnomer, as Ellington had not yet begun his engagement at the Cotton Club).
New York, February 28, 1927.
E-21636 / 8 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
Voc unissued
E-21641 Birmingham Breakdown
Br 3480, 6801, 80000, 02299, A-403, A-81064, A-500247, Voc 1064, B-230
From this point, various reissues are labeled DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA, DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA, THE WASHINGTONIANS, and variants on these names. The headings shown for each session are as given on the original labels, subsequent changes being noted only if they are very marked.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS KENTUCKY CLUB ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Bubber Miley, Louis Metcalf, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Otto Hardwick, ss, as, bar / ? Prince Robinson (and another ?), cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Henry Edwards, bb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, March 14, 1927.
E-21872 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo (East St. Louis Tootlers*)
Br 3480, 6801, 80000, 068l, 02308, A-403, A-500247, Voc 1064, B-230*, Dec M-32645
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS WASHINGTONIANS: As last above. New York, March 22, 1927.
143705-3 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
Col 953-D 4420, Par R-2202, A-6483, PI-11141, Od A-2415, D-3694, 026993
143706-2 Hop Head
Col 953-D 4420, Par R-2202, A-6483, PI-11141, D-3694, 026993
143707-2 Down In Our Alley Blues
Col 1076-D, 4562, JCl 505
THE WASHINGTONIANS: As last above. New York, April 7, 1927.
E-4874; E-22299 Black And Tan Fantasy
Br 3526, 6682, 80002, 01540, 02306, A-428, A81245, A-500166, A-500212, S-602067, Mt
M-12093, Polk P-9006, Voc 15556, B-220, Col DO-1134, Pol 580011, Lucky 5028
NOTE: Brunswick A-500166, Melotone M-12093, and Polk P-9006 as EARL JACKSON AND HIS MUSICAL CHAMPIONS; Vocalion 15556 as TRAYMORE ORCHESTRA.
June Clark, t, replaces Miley; Rube Bloom, a. New York, April 30, 1927.
E-4965; A-22809 Soliloquy - aRB
Br 3526, 6804, A-428, A-81254, A-500170, S-602067, Voc 15555, B-220
NOTE: Vocalion 15555 as TRAYMORE ORCHESTRA.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Bubber Miley, Louis Metcalf t / Joe Nanton,
tb / Otto Hardwick, ss, as, bar / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Rudy Jackson, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, October 6, 1927.
40155-2 Black And Tan Fantasie
Vic 24861
40156-1 Washington Wobble
Vic 731043 (LP), Pirate MPC-510 (EP)
40156-2 Washington Wobble
X LVA-3037, Vic RA-5299, EPA-30119, A10V-0012, A72V-0119 (LPs)
Adelaide Hall, v. Camden, NJ, October 26, 1927.
39370-1 Creole Love Call - vAH
Vic 21137, 24861, 68-0837, HMV B-4895, B-6252, BD-5758, EA-2809, K-6344, K-6741, K-8522, X-4957, El EG-3348
39371-1 The Blues I Love To Sing - vAH
Vic 21490, 22985, 68-0837, BB B-6531, HMV B-4966, B-6343, BD-5760, AE-4269, EA-1144, JK-2634, K-8307, K-8523, El EG-2683
39371-2 The Blues I Love To Sing - vAH (The Blues I Love To Hear*)
X LVA-3037, Vic RA-5299, EPA-30118, 731043, A10V-0012, A72V-0018, Pirate MPC-510* (LPs)
40155-4 Black And Tan Fantasie
Vic 21137, 24861, 68-0837, HMV B-4869, B-6356, JK-2536, K-6344, K-8522, X-4957
40156-5 Washington Wobble
Vic 21284, JA-1120, BB B-6782, HMV B-4929, B-8652, GY-314, SG-563
Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Jabbo Smith, LouisMetcalfe, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Otto Hardwick, ss, as, bar / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Rudy Jackson, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Brand, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Adelaide Hall, v. New York, November 3, 1927.
81775-A What Can A Poor Fellow Do?
OK 8521, 40955, Par R-1549, A-4930, A-6034, Od 165279, 193112, 295265, 298095, A-189294, A-286075, B-35605
81776-A Black And Tan Fantasy
Col C3L-27 (LP)
81776-B Black And Tan Fantasy
OK 40955, Od 165279, 193112, 295265, 298095, A-189214
81776-C Black And Tan Fantasy
OK 8521, 40955, Par R-3492, R-2211, A-4930 A-6510, 85190, Od A-2400, A-169214, 279712
81777-C Chicago Stomp Down - vAH
OK 8675, Creole 1, JSo AA-546
NOTE: Parlophone R-3492 and 85190 as LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND HIS ORIGINAL WASHBOARD BEATERS; Okeh 8675 as THE CHICAGO FOOTWARMERS.
On December 4, 1927, Duke Ellington and his Orchestra took up their engagement at the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City, and sundry issues from this point on are labeled to this effect.
Bubber Miley, t, replaces Smith; Carney plays ss where shown. New York, December 19, 1927.
41244-1 Harlem River Quiver (Brown Berries*)
Vic 21284, 22791*, HMV B-4946*, B-8528*, SG-563*, X-4085*
41244-2 Harlem River Quiver
Vic 731043 (LP)
41244-3 Harlem River Quiver
X LVA-3037, Vic RD-7731, RA-6299, EPA-30118, A10V-0012, A72V-0118, 731043, Pirate
MPC-510 (LPs)
41245-1 East St. Louis Toddle-Oo [sic]
Vic 21703*
41245-2 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo (East St. Louis Toddle-Oo*)
Vic 21703*, 20-1531, BB B-6430*, MW M-4889, HMV B-4958, B-8469, GY-422, JK-2603, Alb LB-4958
41246-1 Blue Bubbles - ssHC
Vic 21490, 22985, BB B-6415, HMV B-4915, EA-1144, X-3998, El EG-2683
41246-2 Blue Bubbles - ssHC
Vic RD-7731, 731043, Pirate MPC-510 (LPs)
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As last above; Hardwick plays bsx also, where shown. New York, December 29, 1927.
E-6824
Red Hot Band (Red Hot Brand*)
Voc 1153, HJCA HC-66, JSo AA-560*
E-6826 Doin' The Frog - bsxOH
Voc 1153
THE WASHINGTONIANS: As for December 19, 1927, but Barney Bigard, cl, ts, replaces Jackson. New York, January 9, 1928.
145488-3 Sweet Mama (Papa's Gettin' Mad)
Diva 2577-G, Har 577-H, SR 1057-S, JS 523, VT 1577-V
145489-3 Stack O'Lee Blues
Har 601-H, VT 1601-V
145490-3 Bugle Call Rag
Diva 2577-G, Har 577-H, JS 533, VT 1577-V
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: As for the Washingtonians above. New York, January 19, 1928.
400030-B Take It Easy
OK 41013, Br 7670, Par R-144, R-2304, Col CQ-1466, Od 194183, A-189139, A-286089,
B-35610, Lucky 60129
400031-A Jubilee Stomp
OK 41013, Br 7670, Par R-144, R-2523, Col CQ-1466, 35776, Od 194183, A-189139, A-272280, 026926, Lucky 60129
400032-A Harlem Twist (East St. Louis Toodle-Oo)
OK 8638, Creole 2, JS 517
NOTE: Okeh 8638 as LONNIE JOHNSON'S HARLEM FOOTWARMERS.
THE WASHINGTONIANS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Bubber Miley, Louis Metcalf, t / Joe Nanton tb / Otto Hardwick, ss, as, bar, bsx / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, March, 1928.
2944-A-B East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
Cam 8182, Lin 2837, Ro 612, AF A-018
108079-1 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
PA 36781, 11558, Per 14962, Sal 816
2945-A-B Jubilee Stomp
Cam 8182, Lin 2837, AF A-019
108080-1 Jubilee Stomp
PA 36781, 11558, Per 14962, Sal 814
2946-A Take It Easy
Cam 8188, Lin 2843
2946-B Take It Easy
Cam 8188, Ro 618, AF A-017
108081-1 Take It Easy
PA 36787, Per 14968
NOTE: All Pathé Actuelle and Perfect issues as THE WHOOPEE MAKERS.
Arthur Whetsel, t, replaces Miley. New York, March 21, 1928.
E-7510; E-27090 Take It Easy
Br 4009, 6803, 01778, A-7845, A-500244, 5048, Voc 15704
E-7513; E-27091 Jubilee Stomp
Br 4044, 6804, 3878, A-7901, A-500244, 5048, Voc 15710, Col DO-1353
E-7512; E-27093 Black Beauty (Firewater)
Br 4044
E-7512; E-27094 Black Beauty (Firewater)
Br 4009, 6803, 01512, 02306, A-7845, A-9611, A-500190, Voc 15704, Dec MU-60523
NOTE: Columbia as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA. Some copies of Brunswick 4044 couple masters E-27091 and E-27903 in error. The incorrectly pressed side reads DON'T MESS AROUND WITH ME by the Hotsy Totsy Gang, which is what appears on this side when correctly pressed.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: As last above, but Bubber Miley, t, replaces Met calf. New York, March 26, 1928.
43502-2 Black Beauty
Vic 21580, BB B-6430, HMV B-4872, B-6166, HN-557, JK-2726, K-8304, R-14760
43503-2 Jubilee Stomp
Vic 21580, BB B-6415, B-10244, HMV B-4869, B-6262, JK-2536 K-6776
43504-2 Got Everything But You
Vic 21703, BB B-6531, B-10244, HMV B-4958, JK-2603, K-8306
Louis Metcalf, t, replaces Whetsel; Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as, replaces Hardwick. New York, June 5, 1928.
E-27770-A-B What A Life!
Br unissued
E-27771-C Yellow Dog Blues
Br 3987, 6802, 80049 02650, A-7836, A-81728, A-50245, S-602132, Col DO-1352
E-27772-A Tishomingo Blues
Br 3987, 6802, 80049, 02503, A-7836, A-500245, Col DO-1352
NOTE: Some, if not all, Canadian pressings of Brunswick 3987 use an alternate take of Tishomingo Blues.
Arthur Whetsel, t, replaces Metcalf; Irving Mills, v. New York, July 10, 1928.
400859-B Diga Diga Doo - vIM
OK 8602, 41096, Par R-379, R-2336, A-3519, B-27025, 22383, Od 193238 A-189177, A-221144, A-286090, B-35610, Col 1906 (Japanese)
400660-C Doin' The New Low, Down - vIM
OK 8602, 41096, Par R-379, R-2550, A-3519, B-27025, 22383, PZ-11127, Od 193238, A-189177, A-221144, Col 1906 (Japanese)
NOTE: Parlophone R-379 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS WONDER ORCHESTRA
Piano solos. New York, October 1, 1928.
401172-B Black Beauty
OK 8636, Par R-571, A-3462, Od 194234, A-2326, A-286008
401173-B Swampy River
OK 8636, Par R-582, A-3462, B-27784, TT-9005, Od 194234, A-2306, A-286009, B-35615,
GO-12728, 031746
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Bubber Miley, Arthur Whetsel, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Lonnie Johnson, g / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Baby Cox, The Palmer Brothers, v. New York, October 1, 1928.
401175-A The Mooche - vBC
OK 8623, Br 8241, Par R-1615, A-3853, B-27543, Od 194191, A-2408, A-286078, B-35614,
D-3750, OS-1048
401176-B Move Over
OK 8638, Creole 2, JS 517, AF A-031
401177-A Hot And Bothered (Hot And Brothered*) - vBC
OK 8623, Par R-582, A-3433, B-27784, TT-9005*, Od 194191, A-2306, A-286009, B-35615,
GO-12728, 031746, AF A-031
NOTE: Okeh 8638 as LONNIE JOHNSON'S HARLEM FOOTWARMERS.
THE WHOOPEE MAKERS: As last, without Johnson, Baby Cox, and the Palmer Brothers. New York, October, 1928.
108446-1-2; 3527 The Mooche
Cam 9032, Lin 3061, PA 36899, Per 15080, Ro 836, BRS 1007
108447-2; 3528 Hot And Bothered
Cam 9023, Lin 3052, PA 36915, Per 15096, Ro 827
108448-1; 3529 Move Over
Cam 9025, Lin 3054, PA 36899, Per 15080, Ro 829, AF A-031
NOTE: Cameo, Lincoln and Romeo as THE WASHINGTONIANS; BRS as DUKE ELIINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As last session. New York, October 17, 1928.
E-28359-A The Mooche
Br 4122, 6812, 80002, 01235, A-8064, A-9611, A-500190, Lucky 60045, 5008, Pol 580011
E-28360-A Louisiana
Br 4110, 6805, 02650, A-8025, A-81728, A-500246, S-602132
E-28361-A-B Memphis Wail
Br unissued
Freddy Jenkins, t / Harry White, tb, added. New York, October 20, 1928.
E-28441-A Awful Sad
Br 4110, 6805, 80050, 01616, 02307, A-8025, A-500246, Col DO-1353
Miley and White omitted; Braud plays bb; Baby Cox, Ozie McPherson (as OZIE WARE), Irving Mills (as GOODY GOODWIN), v. New York, October 30, 1928.
47799-2 The Mooche
Vic V-38034, 24486, 20-1531, HMV B-4920, B-6354, K-8306, R-14189, El EG-2972
48102-2 I Can't Give You Anything But Love - vBC, IM
Vic V-38008, BB B-6280, MW M-4990, HMV B-4959
48103-1 No, Papa, No
Vic 26310, HMV B-9253, JK-2352
48103-2 No, Papa, No - vOM
Vic LPV-568, 731043 (LP)
NOTE: Matrices 48100 / 4810l are by Ozie McPherson, q.v. (as OZIE WARE), accompanied by a section of the Ellington Orchestra.
New York, November 10, 1928.
48102-4 I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Vic 741028 (LP) - vBC, IM
Since You Went Away
Vic test (unnumbered)
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Bubber Miley Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Otto Hardwick as, bar / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Ozie McPherson (as OZIE WARE), Irving Mills, v. New York, November 15, 1928.
48166-2 Bandanna Babies - vOM
Vic V-38007, JA-1260, BB B-7182, HMV B-4957, B-8652, GY-314
48167-2 Diga Diga Doo - vIM, OM
Vic V-38008, BB B-6305, HMV B-4959
48168-1 I Must Have That Man
Vic V-38007, JA-1260, BB B-7182, HMV B-4957, B-8469, GY-422, NE-307
Hardwick omitted. New York, November 20, 1928.
401350-A-B The Blues With A Feelin'
OK unissued
401351-A-B-C Goin' To Town
OK unissued
401352-A-B Misty Mornin'
OK unissued
Lonnie Johnson, g, added*. New York, November 22, 1928.
401350-D The Blues With A Feelin'
OK 8662, Col 35955, Voc 3229, Par R-2258, A-3688, Od A-2328, A-272217, 028364, OR-2258
401351-E Goin' To Town
OK 8675, Creole 1, HJCA HC-83, JS 546
401352-D *Misty Mornin'
OK 8662, Col 35955, Voc 3229, Par R-2258, Od A-2328, A-272217, 028364, OR-2258
THE WHOOPEE MAKERS: As last above. New York, late December, 1928.
3563-C Hottentot
Cam 9036, Lin 3065, Ro 840
108532-3 Hottentot
PA 36923, Per 15104
3564-C Misty Mornin'
Cam 9037, Lin 3066, Ro 840
108533-3 Misty Mornin'
PA 36923, Per 15104
NOTE: Matrices 3563 / 108532, and 3564 / 108533, are musically identical.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As last. New York, January 8, 1929.
E-28939-A Doin' The Voom Voom
Br 4345, 6807, 02365, A-9609, A-500249, Dec M-39025
E-28940-A Tiger Rag - Part 1
Br 4238, 6510, 01338, A-500169, 4813, S-602103, Col DO-1133, Dec M-30395, Fonit 1522, Lucky 60087
E-28940-B Tiger Rag - Part 1
Br 4238, 3956, 80048, A-9279
E-28941-A Tiger Rag - Part 2
Br 4238, 6510, 3956, 80048, 01338, A-9279, A-500169, 4813, S-602103, Col DO-1133, Dec
M-30395, Fonit 1522, Lucky 60087
NOTE: Columbia as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA. Brunswick 3956, 4238, 4345, and 01338 as THE JUNGLE BAND. Brunswick 02365 has labels reversed (see also mx. E-2938-A).
Greer plays chimes*. New York, January 16, 1929.
49652-1 Flaming Youth
Vic V-38035
49652-2 Flaming Youth
Vic V-38035, 24057, JA-1083, BB B-10243, HMV B-4942, B-028, K-6944, El EG-2677
49653-2 Saturday Night Function
Vic V-38036, 24674, 24956, HMV B-4956, B-8404, AE-4623, ALS-2212, EA-2809, K-6946,
R-14190, El EG-3708
49654-1 *High Life
Vic V-38036, BB B-6269, HMV B-4956, B-6294, AE-4243, R-14190
49654-2 *High Life
Vic V-38036
49655-2 Doin' The Voom Voom
Vic V-38035, 24121, BB B-7710, HMV B-4942, B-6404, El EG-3697
DUKE ELLINGTON'S ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, t / Cootie Williams, t, v / Joe Nanton, tb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d, v. New York, February 18, 1929.
483734-2 Japanese Dream
Vic V-38045, HMV B-6353, JF-54, X-3945
48374-1 Harlemania
Vic V-38045, BB B-6306, MW M-4889, HMV B-4966, B-6351, B-8505, JW-4, X-4074
The next recordings are from the soundtrack of the early Pathé sound film BLACK AND TAN FANTASY, which featured in addition the Hall Johnson Choir. New York, February, 1929.
Black And Tan Fantasy / The Duke Steps Out / Black Beauty / Same Train - vHJC / Black And Tan Fantasy - vHJC
AJ AFG-8, Jay 4, Gzl 1003 (LPs)
NOTE: Gazell 1003 credits one side to ICE CREAM, the other to CARELESS LOVE, and the performances to BUNTA'S STORYVILLE JAZZ BAND.
THE JUNGLE BAND: As above. New York, March 1, 1929.
E-29381-A Rent Party Blues
Br 4345, 6807, 02365, A-9609, A-500249, Dec M-39025
E-29382-A Paducah
Br 4309, 6806, 02003, A-9735, A-500248
E-29383-A Harlem Flat Blues
Br 4309, 6806, 02003, A-9735, A-500248, A-9610
NOTE: All copies of Brunswick 02365 have their labels reversed (see also matrix E-28939-A)
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As above; Whetsel and Nanton omitted*. New York, March 7, 1929.
49767-1 The Dicty Glide
Vic 741029 (LP)
49767-2 The Dicty Glide
Vic V-38053, BB B-6269, HMV B-4920, B-6356, EA-1258, K-6945
49768-2 Hot Feet - vCW
Vic V-38065, BB B-6335, MW M-4989, HMV B-4865, B-6343, BD-5760, AE-4269, JK-2634, El EG-3708
49769-1 *Sloppy Joe - vSG
Vic V-38065, BB B-6396, MW M-4988
49769-2 *Sloppy Joe - vSG
Vic V-38065, HMV B-4865, B-6352
49770-1 Stevedore Stomp
Vic V-38053
49770-2 Stevedore Stomp
Vic V-38053, BB B-6306, HMV B-6106, BD-5757, AE-3876 K-6550, R-14393, HJCA HC-92
THE WASHINGTONIANS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Cootie Williams, t, v / Arthur Whetsel, t / Barney Bigard, cl / Johnny Hodges, cl, as / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, bb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, c. March 15, 1929.
3713-C Saratoga Swing
Cam 9175, Lin 3202, Ro 977
3714-A Who Said "It's Tight Like That?" - vCW
Cam 9195, Lin 3232, Ro 977, HJCA HC-83, JS 560
NOTE: HJCA HC-83 and Jazz Selection 560 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
JOE TURNER AND HIS MEMPHIS MEN: As for February 18, 1929. New York, April 4, 1929.
148170-3 I Must Have That Man
Col 5486, Creole 3
148171-1 Freeze And Melt
Col 1813-D, Creole 3
148172-3 Mississippi Moan
Col 1813-D, 36157
NOTE: Columbia 36157 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS MEMPHIS MEN.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / unknown h / comments by Irving Mills. New York, April 12, 1929.
51158-2 A Nite At The Cotton Club - Part 1 (intro: Cotton Club Stomp / Misty Mornin')
51159-3 A Nite At The Cotton Club - Part 2 (intro: Goin' To Town / Freeze And Melt)
Both the above: Vic 741029 (LP), Pirate MPC-524 (EP)
Unknown h and Mills omitted. (Williams, Bigard, Hodges, Ellington, Guy, Greer only*) New York, May 3, 1929.
51971-2 Cotton Club Stomp
Vic V-38079, BB B-10242, HMV B-4872, B-6292 K-6479
51972-2 Misty Mornin'
Vic V-38058, JA-1120, BB B-6565, HMV B-8828, K-8251, El EG-6611
51973-2 Arabian Lover
Vic V-38079, JA-1120, BB B-6782, HMV B-4895, K-6479
51974-2 *Saratoga Swing
Vic V-38058, BB B-6565, B-10245, HMV B-4929, B-6352, B-8828, AV-755, K-6945, K-8251, El EG-6611
THE JUNGLE BAND: As last above. New York, July 29, 1929.
E-30585-A Black And Blue
Br 4492, 6809, 02701, 9607, A-500250
E-30586-A Jungle Jamboree
Br 4492, 6809, 02701, 9607, A-500250
THE HARLEM FOOTWARMERS: Whetsel, Nanton, Bigard, and the four rhythm only. New York, August 2, 1929.
402551-C Jungle Jamboree
OK 8720, Par R-1946, A-6266, Od A-272014, A-286090, Tpl 530
402552-A-B Six Or Seven Times
OK unissued
402553-B Snake Hip Dance
OK 8720, Par, R-2305, A-3632, Tpl 530
NOTE: Parlophone A-3632 and Temple 530 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
THE WHOOPEE MAKERS: As for May 3, 1929. New York, September 10, 1929.
9017-1; 4062-A Doin' The Voom Voom
Ban 6548, Cam 9306, Cq 7428, Dom 4428; Lin 3330, Or 1730, PA 37059, Per 15240, Re 8874, Ro 1101, AF A-019
9018- ; 4063-B Flaming Youth
Cq 7428, Dom 4228, PA 37059, Per 15240, Re 8874
9019-; 4064-B Saturday Night Function
Ban 6548, Cam 9306, Lin 3330, Or 1730, Ro 1101, AF A-017
NOTE: Oriole 1730 and Regal 8874 as DIXIE JAZZ BAND; Romeo 1101 as THE WASHINGTONIANS.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As for May 3, 1929, plus Juan Tizol vtb. New York, September 13, 1929.
E-30937-A Jolly Wog
Br 4705, 6810, 80035, 02299, A-9612, A-81064; A-500251
E-30938-A Jazz Convulsions
Br 4705, 6810, 80050, 01827, 02309, A-9612, A-500251, Dec RD-40061
E-30939-A-B Slow Motion
Br unissued
Jenkins omitted; Teddy Bunn, g, added. New York, September 16, 1929.
55845-2 Mississippi (Mississippi Dry*)
Vic V-38089, 24057, 62-0051, HMV B-4943*, B-6355*, K-6944*, El EG-2677
55846-2 The Duke Steps Out
Vic V-38092, BB B-6727, HMV B-4960, B-6292, K-6946, R-14392
55847-2 Haunted Nights
Vic V-38092, BB B-6727, HMV B-4960, R-14392
55848-2 Swanee Shuffle
Vic V-38089, 24121, BB B-6614, HMV B-4943, B-6328
SIX JOLLY JESTERS: Freddy Jenkins, t, v / Joe Nanton, tb / Johnny Hodges, as / Duke Ellington, p / Fred Guy,
bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d, v. New York, October 25, 1929.
E-31301-A Six Or Seven Times - vFJ-SG
Voc 15843, Br 4723 (Canadian), Creole 15
E-31302-A-B Unknown title
Voc unissued
Cootie Williams, t / Harold Randolph, k, v / Teddy Bunn, g / Bruce Johnson, wb, added. New York, October 29, 1929.
E-31371-A Goin' Nuts - vHR
Voc 15843, V-1041, Br 4723 (Canadian), Creole 15
E-31372-A Oklahoma Stomp
Voc 1449, V-1041, Bm 1034, HJCA HC-66, AF A-031
Note: It has been suggested that the pianist on these sessions is not Duke Ellington, but Clarence Profit.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, November 14, 1929.
57542-1 Breakfast Dance (Every Day)
Vic V-38115, BB B-10243, HMV B-4905, B-6230, K-6948, R-14754, X-3945
57543-2 Jazz Lips (Zonky Blues)
Vic V-38129, BB B-6396, MW M-4988, HMV B-4939, B-6351, B-8505, JW-4, X-4074
57544-1 March Of The Hoodlums
Vic V-38115, HMV B-6404
THE HARLEM FOOTWARMERS: Williams, Nanton, Carney, Bigard, Ellington, Guy, Greer only on the first side; the full band as above on the other two. New York, November 20, 1929.
402386-B Lazy Duke
OK 8760, Par R-1549, A-3632, Od A-286075, B-35605, PO-16
403287-B Blues Of The Vagabond
OK 8746, Par R-1535, A-3903, Od 194296, 298101, A-2411, A-286074, B-35604, 026994, PO-15
403288-B Syncopated Shuffle
OK 8746, Par R-1535, A-3903, Od 194296, 298101, A-2411, A-286074, B-35604, 026994, PO-15
THE JUNGLE BAND: As for November 14, 1929. New York, December 10, 1929.
E-31508-A Sweet Mama
Br 4760, 6811
E-31509-A Wall Street Wail
Br 4887, 6813, 80003, 01186, A-9608, A-500159, 4750 (Canadian)
E-31510-A Cincinnati Daddy
Dec GRD-3-640, AH 47, FDC-1003 (LP)
NOTE: All issues except the Okehs as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA. Pressings of Brunswick 01186 made before June, 1933, have no prefix and appear as THE JUNGLE BAND; some copies, principally those bearing the 0- prefix, are labeled as by DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
THE TEN BLACK BERRIES: As last above; Irving Mills (as SUNNY SMITH), v. New York, January 29, 1930.
9319-1 St. James Infirmary - vIM
Cq 7486, Dom 4498, 181289, Per 15272, Re 8941, Ro 1209, Apex 41121
9319-2 St. James Infirmary - vIM
Ban 0594, Cam 0194, Ch 867, Je 5849, Or 1849, Ro 1209
9319-3 St. James Infirmary - vIM
Ban 0594, Cam 0194, Chg 867, Je 5849, Ro 1209
9320-1 When You're Smiling - vIM
Ban 0607, Cam 0207, Or 1862, Ro 1218, Ang 3231
9320-3 When You're Smiling - vIM
Cq 7486, Dom 4498, Per 15272, Re 8941, Apex 41121
9321-1 Rent Party Blues
Ban 0594, Cam 0194, Ch 867, Je 5849, Or 1849, Ro 1209
9321-2 Rent Party Blues
Cam 0194 (and other issues?)
9321-3 Rent Party Blues
Ban 0594, BD 5002, Or 1849, Ro 1209, Rex 28004, Voc C-0006, Imp 6038, JS 509
9322-1 Jungle Blues
Ban 0598, Cam 0198, Je 5854, Or 1854, Ro 1215, JS 509
9322-2 Jungle Blues
Ban 0598, BD 5002, Voc C-0006, Imp 6038, Rex 28004
NOTE: Blu-Disc 5002 and Vocalion C-0006 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA; Apex 41121 and Domino 181289 as TEN BLACK BIRDS.
THE JUNGLE BAND: As above. New York, February 21, 1930.
E-32209-A-B Admiration
Br unissued
E-32210-A-B Maori - Fox Trot
Br unissued
E-32211-A-B Maori - One-Step
Br unissued
E-32212-A-B When You're Smiling - vIM
Br unissued
HARLEM HOT CHOCOLATES: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Irving Mills, v. New York, March, 1930.
1045 Sing, You Sinners - vIM
HoW 1045, Bm 1014, JC L-86
1046 St. James Infirmary - vIM
HoW 1046, Bm 1014, JC L-86
THE JUNGLE BAND: As above; Greer plays tambourine*. New York, March 20, 1930.
E-32447-A When You're Smiling - vIM
Br 4760, 6811, 02671, A-500198
E-32448-A Maori
Br 6812, 02671, A-500198, Lucky 5008, 60045
E-32448-B Maori
Br 4776
E-32449-A *Admiration
A-500198, Lucky 60120
MILLS' TEN BLACK BERRIES: As above. New York, April 3, 1930.
150165-2 The Mooche
Diva 6046-G, VT 7072-V, BRS 1007
150166-1-2 Ragamuffin Romeo
FDC 1003 (LP)
150167-3 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
Diva 6046-G, VT 7072-V
NOTE: 150165-3 and 150167-2 have also been reported as issued.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As above, without Jenkins; Frank Marvin, v. New York, April 11, 1930.
59692-2 Double Check Stomp
Vic V-38129, JA-1083, BB B-6450, HMV B-4939, B-6277, BD-5759, AE-4195, K-8307, El
EG-2732
59693-2 My Gal Is Good For Nothing But Love - vFM
Vic V-38130, HMV B-4961
59694-1 I Was Made To Love You - vFM
Vic V-38130, HMV B-4961, B-8653
THE JUNGLE BAND: As last above, plus Cornell Smelser, pac / Dick Robertson, v. New York, April 22, 1930.
E-32612-A Double Check Stomp
Br 4783, 6846, 80035, 4723 (Italian), A-9610, A-500170, Lucky 60248
E-32613-A Accordion Joe - vDR
Br 4783, 6846, 4723 (Italian), Lucky 60248
E-32614-A Cotton Club Stomp
Br 4887, 6813, 01186, 4750 (Italian), A-9608, A-500159
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As for March, 1930 above. New York, June 4, 1930.
62192-1 Sweet Dreams Of Love (Sweet Dreams Of Mine*)
Vic V-38143, HMV B-4915*, B-6277, BD-5759, AE-4195, El EG-2732
62193-2 Jungle Nights In Harlem
Vic 23022, JA-1101, BB B-6335, MW M-4989, HMV B-4836, B-6328, K-6947 El EG-3696
62194-1 Sweet Jazz O' Mine
Vic V-38143, HMV B-6106, BD-5757, AE-3876, K-6550
62194-2 Sweet Jazz O' Mine
Vic V-38143
62195-2 Shout 'Em, Aunt Tillie
Vic 23041, BB B-10242, HMV B-4853, K-8308, X-3739
MILLS' TEN BLACK BERRIES: As last above, without Tizol. New York, June 12, 1930.
150584-1-2 Sweet Mama
Cl 5332-C, Diva 6062-G, VT 7088-V, BRS 1005, JS 547
150535-1 Hot And Bothered
Cl 5331-C, Diva 6056-G, VT 7082-V, BRS 1006, JCl 504, JSo AA-553
150586-1-2 Double Check Stomp
Cl 5332-C, Diva 6062-G, VT 7088-V, BRS 1005, JCl 505, JS 547
150590-1 Black And Tan Fantasy
CL 5331-C, Diva 6056-G, VT 7082-V, BRS 1006, JCl 504, JSo AA-553
NOTE: BRS 1005 and 1006 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, t / Cootie Williams, t, v / Joe Nanton, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Charlie Barnet, chimes* / Jimmy Miller, Emmanuel Hall Quintet, v. Hollywood, August 20, 1930.
61011-2 *Ring Dem Bells - vCW (all LP)
Vic RD-7731, 741048, Pirate MPC-509 (LPs)
61011-3 *Ring Dem Bells - vCW
Vic 20-1532, V-Disc 31, 701
61012-2 Old Man Blues
BB B-6450
61012-3 Old Man Blues
Vic 741048, Pirate MPC-509 (LP)
61013-1-2 Three Little Words - vEHQ
Vic unissued
61013-3 Three Little Words - vJM
Vic unissued
The Rhythm Boys (Bing Crosby, Al Rinker, Harry Barris), v trio. Hollywood, August 26, 1930.
6101-6 *Ring Dem Bells - vCW
Vic 22528, 25076, 42-0031, 63-0371, HM B-5945, BD-5755, EA-834, JK-2842, El EG-2428
61012-4 Old Man Blues
JA 21 (LP)
61012-6 Old Man Blues
Vic 23022, BB B-6450, HMV B-4888, B-6353, K-6947
61013-5 Three Little Words - vRB
Vic 22528, 25076, 42-0031, 63-0371, HMV B-5945, BD-5755, EA-834, JK-2842, R-14153, El EG-2428
Dick Robertson, v. New York, October 2, 1930.
63360-1 Hittin' The Bottle - vDR
Vic 23016
63360-2 Hittin' The Bottle - vDR
Vic 23016, HMV B-4888
63361-3 That Lindy Hop - vDR
Vic 23016, HMV B-6355, EA-1258, JF-51
63362-2 You're Lucky To Me - vDR
Vic 23017, HMV B-5954
63363-1 Memories Of You - vDR
Vic 23017, 62-0051, BB B-6280, MW M-4990, HMV B-5954
THE HARLEM FOOTWARMERS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Barney Bigard, cl / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d. New York, October 14, 1930.
404481-A-B-C Mood Indigo
OK unissued
404482-C Big House Blues
OK 8836, Col 14670-D, 35682, Par R-1044, A-3619, Od A-2400, A-286048, B-35624, 026926
404483-B Rocky Mountain Blues
OK 8836, Col 35682, Par R-1449, Od A-286069, B-35630, PO-16
THE JUNGLE BAND: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton,
tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj /
Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Dick Robertson v, or as for October 14, 1930 above*. New York, October 17,
1930.
E-34927-A Runnin' Wild - vDR
Br 4952, 6732, 01068, 4887 (Italian), A-9513, A-9535, A-500139, A-500763, Ban 32539, Mt
M-12468, Per 15658, Col DO-1234
E-34928-A *Mood Indigo (Dreamy Blues on some issues)
Br 4952, 6682, 6732, 80003, 01068, 4876 (Italian), A-9461, A-9513, A-500139, A-500300,
S-602005, Ban 32539, Mt M-12468, Per 15658, Col CQ-1430, DO-1134, Lucky 5028, 60046, Pol 580000
NOTE: Banner, Melotone and Perfect as LOUISIANA RHYTHMAKERS.
Benny Paine, Irving Mills, v. New York, October 27, 1930.
E-35035-B Home Again Blues - vIM
Br 6003, A-500140, Lucky 5002, 60044, Decatur 506
E-35036-A Wang-Wang Blues - vBP, IM
Br 6003, 01088, A-500140, Lucky 60044, Decatur 506
NOTE: Lucky and Decatur as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
THE HARLEM FOOTWARMERS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir. Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d, chimes**; or Whetsel, Nanton, Bigard, Ellington, Guy, Braud, Greer only*; Irving Mills, v. New York, October 30, 1930.
404481-D-E Mood Indigo
OK unissued
404519-A *Ring Dem Bells - vCW
OK 41468, Od ONY-36166, 193751, 238263, 279712, A-286028, B-35630, Par PNY-34154,
R-849, A-3358
404519-B **Ring Dem Bells - vCW
Od A-2324
404520-C; Three Little Words
480028-C Od ONY-36166, Par PNY-34156, R-883, Bm 1034
404521-B Old Man Blues
OK 8869, Par R-942, A-3433, B-71126, Od 193751, 279744, A-286038, B-35636-D, 3751
404521-D Old Man Blues
Col C3L-27 (LP)
404522-B Sweet Chariot - vCW
OK 8840, Col 14670-D, Par R-1615, A-3853, B-27543, Od A-2408, A-286078, B-35624, D-3750
480023-A *Mood Indigo
Col C3L-27 (LP)
480023-B *Mood Indigo
OK 8840, Par R-866, A-3853, Col J-101, Od A-2332, A-286031, B-35636
NOTE: Okeh 41468 and Odeon ONY-36166 as THE HARLEM MUSIC MASTERS; Parlophone PNY 34154 and
PNY-34156 as FRANK BROWN AND HIS TOOTERS; R-883 as THE PHILADELPHIA MELODIANS; Odeon B-35636 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As above; Smith Ballew (as BILLY SMITH), v. New York, November 21, 1930.
64811-1 Mood Indigo
Vic 20-1532
64812-1 Nine Little Miles From Ten-Ten-Tennessee - vSB
Vic 22586, HMV B-6293, AE-4243, EA-858, K-6236, X-3715
64812-2 Nine Little Miles From Ten-Ten-Tennessee
Vic 22586
64813-1 I'm So In Love With You - vSB
Vic 23041
Sid Garry, v. New York, November 26, 1930.
64378-1 What Good Am I Without You? - vSG
Vic 741068, FDC-1022 (LPs)
64379-1 Blue Again - vSG
Vic 22603, HMV EA-989, X-3739
64380-2 When A Black Man's Blue - vSG&ch (2 members of the band)
FDC 1022 (LP)
Benny Paine, Dick Robertson, v. New York, December 10, 1930.
64378-4 What Good Am I Without You? - vDR
Vic 22586, HMV EA-858, X-3715
64380-4 When A Black Man's Blue - vBP
Vic 22587, HMV B-4842, B-6294, EA-989, Alb L-22587
64611-4 Mood Indigo
Vic 22587, 24486, 44-0010, HMV B-4842, B-6354, EA-989, HN-207, K-6153, El EG-2972,
V-Disc 67, Alb L-22587
Sid Garry, v. New York, January 8, 1931.
404802-A I Can't Realize You Love Me - vSG
Cl 5391-C, Har 1377-H, Od ONY-36190, Par PNY-34183, VT 2455-V
404803-B I'm So In Love With You - vSG
Cl 5391-C, Har 1377-H, ONY-36189, Par PNY-34183, VT 2455-V
404804-A Rockin' In Rhythm
OK 8869, Par R-924, A-3619, Od A-286036, 279744
NOTE: Odeon ONY-36189 and ONY-36190 as NEW YORK SYNCOPATORS; Clarion, Harmony, and Velvet Tone
as MEMPHIS HOT SHOTS.
THE WHOOPEE MAKERS: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj, g / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Chick Bullock v. New York, January 10, 1931.
10356-1 Them There Eyes - vCB / gFG
Or 2191, BRS 1007
10356-2 Them There Eyes - vCB / gFG
Ban 32070, Je 6191, Or 2191, Per 15418, Re 10244, Ro 1556, Apex 41289, Cr 91059, Bellbird 340
10357-1 Rockin' Chair - vCB
Or 2191, Per 15418, Re 10244, Ro 1556, Cosmopolitan 7501
10357-2 Rockin' Chair - vCB
Ban 32070, Or 2191, Per 15418, Ro 1556, Br A-500306
10357-3-4 Rockin' Chair - vCB
Ban 32070
10359-3 I'm So In Love With You - vCB
Mt M-12444, Or 2528, Per 15649
NOTE: All issues of the last title as THE GEORGIA SYNCOPATORS; Bellbird as THE BROADWAY REVELLERS; BRS and Cosmopolitan as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA; Brunswick as DUKE ELLINSTON AND HIS KENTUCKY CLUB ORCHESTRA; Apex 41289 as THE WHOOPEE MAKERS; Crown 91059 as CLIFF ROBERTS' DANCE ORCHESTRA. Matrix 10358 is by Chick Bullock (q.v.) on a different date, with no connection with Duke Ellington.
THE JUNGLE BAND: As above, plus Benny Paine, 2nd p, v / Frank Marvin, v. New York, January 14, 1931.
E-35800-A Rockin' Chair - vFM / v, pBP
Br 6732, 01727, 02308, 4887, A-9535, Mt M-12093, Polk P-9006, Aur 22008, Col DO-1234, Dec M-32645
E-35801-A Rockin' In Rhythm
Br 6038, 80001, 01105, 02309, A-9042, S-602102, Ban 32516, Mt M-12445, Per 15650, Dec RD-40061, Kr 3121, Kr 31211 (Dutch)
E-35802-A Twelfth Street Rag - pBP
Br 6038, 80001, 01573, 02307, A-9042, S-602102, Ban 32516, Mt M-12445, Per 15650, Kr 3121, Kr 31211 (Dutch)
NOTE: Polk and Melotone M-12093 as EARL JACKSON AND HIS MUSICAL CHAMPIONS; Perfect 15650, Kristall 31211, and Melotone M-12445 as LOUISIANA RHYTHMAKERS; Aurora as DICK SPARLING AND HIS ORCHESTRA; the remainder, except Brunswick 01105 and A-9042 as DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA: As for January 10, 1931. New York, January 16, 1931.
67401-1 Rockin' In Rhythm
Vic 26310, HMV B-9253, JK-2352
67798-2 The River And Me - vCB
Vic 22614, HMV B-4884, B-6166, HN-557, R-14706
67799-1 Keep A Song In Your Soul - vCB
Vic 22614, BB B-6305, HMV B-4884, B-8653
67800-1 Sam And Delilah - vCB
Vic 23036, HMV B-6175, EA-1124
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA: As last above; Frank Marvin, v. New York, January 20, 1931.
E-35938-A The Peanut Vendor
Mt M-12080, Creole 4
E-35939-A Creole Rhapsody - Part 1
Br 6093, 80047, 01145, A-9079, S-602088
E-35940-A Creole Rhapsody - Part 2
Br 6093, 80047, 01145, A-9079, S-602088
E-35941-A Is That Religion? - vFM
Mt M-12080, Br 01226, Creole 4
NOTE: Melotone M-12080, Brunswick 01226 and Creole 4 as EARL JACKSON AND HIS MUSICAL CHAMPIONS. The reverse of Brunswick 01226, though similarly labeled, is actually by Mills Blue Rhythm Band, q.v. Brunswick 0114 as THE JUNGLE BAND.
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: As last. Camden, NJ, June 11, 1931.
68231-2 Creole Rhapsody - Part 1
Vic 36049, HMV C-4870, JX-8, S-10373, Z-218
68232-1-2 Creole Rhapsody - Part 1
Vic unissued
68233-3 Creole Rhapsody - Part 2
Vic 36049, HMV C-4870, JX-8, S-10373, Z-218
Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d. Camden, NJ, June 16, 1931.
68237-1 Limehouse Blues
Vic 22743, HMV B-6066, BD-5756, JK-2331, K-6429, K-8523, El EG-2385
68238-1 Echoes Of The Jungle
Vic 22743, HMV B-6066, BD-5756, JK-2331, K-6429, El EG-2385
Camden, NJ, June 17, 1931.
68239-1 It's Glory (M'monia)
Vic 22791, BB B-10245, HMV B-4946, B-6293, AV-755, K-8308
68240-1 The Mystery Song
Vic 22800, BB B-6614, HMV B-6133, EA-1078, K-6525, X-3699
Lawrence Brown, tb, added; Ivie Anderson, Cootie Williams, Sonny Greer, v. New York, February, 1932.
B-11200-A Moon Over Dixie - vSG
Br 6317, 01827, A-9270, A-500178
B-11204-A It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - vIA
Br 6265, 01292, A-9230, A-500174, Voc S-65, Par R-2813, DPE-10, Col DO-1131, DS-1348, Dec M-30359, Pol 580012
B-11205-A-B Lazy Rhapsody (Swanee Rhapsody*; Br 6288 uses both titles) - vCW
Br 6288, 01299, A-9248*, A-500175*, Col 35834, DS-1531, Par R-2890, PZ-11057, Od 204298, 279797
New York, February 3, 1932.
71812-2-3 Mood Indigo / Hot And Bothered / Creole Love Call
Vic Program Transcription L-16006 (33-1/3 rpm)
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA: As last. New York, February 4, 1932.
B-11223-A Blue Tune
Br 6288, 01299, A-9248, A-500175, S-602018
B-11223-B Blue Tune
Col C3L-27 (LP)
B-11224-A Baby, When You Ain't There - vCW
Br 6317, 8241, 01681, A-9270, A-500178, Par R-2813, A-7579, DPE-10, Col 35835, DS-1438, DZ-340
NOTE: Matrix B-11224-B was allegedly used on some copies of Col 35835.
New York, February 9, 1932.
71836-2 East St. Louis Toodle-Oo / Lots O' Fingers / Black And Tan Fantasy
Vic Program Transcription L-16007 (33-1/3 rpm)
71837-1-2 Black And Tan Fantasy
Vic unissued
71838-1 Dinah - vSG
Vic 22938, 68-0831, HMV B-6175, EA-1094, El EG-2682
71839-1 Bugle Call Rag
Vic 22938, 68-0831, HMV B-4905, B-6188, EA-1094, K-6948, R-14754, El EG-2682
Bing Crosby, v. New York, February 11, 1932.
BX-11263-A St. Louis Blues - vBC
Br 20105, Col 55003, DOX-560, SW-290, Lucky 17005
BX-11263-B St. Louis Blues - vBC
Br 20105, 0116, A-5115, 20098 (Italian), 605001 (Norwegian), Col 55003, DX-898, BFX-31,
C-25006, CQX-16607, 264008, Dec K-116
BX-11264-A Creole Love Call
Br 20105, 0116, A-5115, 20098 (Italian), 605001 (Norwegian), Col 55003, DOX-560, DX-898, BFX-31, C-25006, CQX-16607, 264008, SW-290, Dec K-116, Lucky 17005
B-11265-A-B Rose Room (In Sunny Roseland)
Br 6265, 01292, A-9230, A-500174, Col DO-1131, Lucky 60174
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges, cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Otto Hardwick, as, bsx / Barney Bigard cl, ts / Fred Guy, bj, g / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d, v / Ivie Anderson, v. New York, May 16, 1932.
B-11839-A Blue Harlem
Br 6374, 01377, A-9330, A-500207, Par R-2925, DPE-92, PZ-11011, Od 279798, Col DO-1874, HMV IP-386
B-11840-A The Sheik Of Araby
Br 6336, 01337, A-9271, A-500179
New York, May 17, 1932.
B-11850-A Swampy River
Br 6355, 01727, A-9282, A-500180, Lucky 80186
B-11851-A Fast And Furious
Br 6355, 01367, A-9282, A-500180
B-11852-A Best Wishes
Col 35836, DS-1413, DZ-341
B-11852-B Best Wishes
Br 6374, 01377, A-9330, A-500207, Col DO-1874, DS-1413
New York, May 18, 1932.
B-11865-A-B Slippery Horn
Col 37299, C-6295
B-11866-A Blue Ramble
Br 6336 01337, A-9271, A-500179, Col 35834
B-11867-A-B Clouds In My Heart (Harlem Romance)
Col 37299, C-6295
New York, September 19, 1932.
B-12332-A-B-C Blue Mood
Col 37298, C-6294
B-12333-A Ducky Wucky
Br 6432, 01426, A-9353, 500212, Col 35683, DO-1169, Pol XS-50204, HJCA HC-123
B-12333-B Ducky Wucky
Col 35683
Benny Carter, a. New York, September 21, 1932.
B-12343-A-B Jazz Cocktail - vBC
Br 6404, 01399, A-9327, Dec M-30363
B-12344-A Lightnin'
Br 6404, 01399, A-9327, Dec M-30363, Col DZ-340
B-12344-B Lightnin'
Col 35835
New York, September 21, 1932.
73557-1 Maori
FDC 1022 (LP)
73558-1 Jive
Vic unissued
73559-1 My Sophisticated Lady
Vic unissued
73560-1 Margie - vSG
Vic unissued
Ray Mitchell, v. New York, September 22, 1932.
B-12345-A-B Stars - vRM
Br A-9331
B-12346-A Swing Low
Br 6432, 01426, A-9331, Col 35683, DO-1169, HJCA 123
B-12346-B Swing Low
Br A-9331
Bigard omitted. New York, December 21, 1932.
B-12775-A-B Any Time, Any Day, Anywhere
Br 6467, 01462, A-9376, Col DO-1158, Lucky 5036
B-12776-A Delta Bound - vIA
Col 37298, C-6294, DZ-693
Barney Bigard, cl, ts, added. New York, January 7, 1933.
B-12855, A-B Eerie Moan
Br 6467, 01462, A-9376, Col DO-1158, Lucky 5036
New York, February 15, 1933.
265049-2 Merry-Go-Round
Col 35837
265049-3 Merry-Go-Round
Col CB-591, FB-2821, DF-1232, DO-962, DZ-477, GN-5009
265050-2 Sophisticated Lady
Col CB-591, FB-2821, DF-1232, DO-962, DZ-477, GN-5009
265051-2 I've Got The World On A String - vIA
Col CB-625, DF-1306, DO-967, GN-5011
New York, February 16, 1933.
265052-3 Down A Carolina Lane
Col CB-625, DF-1306, DO-967, GN-5011
New York, February 17, 1933.
B-13078-A Slippery Horn
Br 6527, 01540, A-9404, A-500243, Par R-2925, B-71149, DPE-92, PZ-11011, Od 279798, Col DO-1872
B-13079-A Blackbirds Medley - Part 1 (intro: I Can't Give You Anything But Love / Doin' The New Low-
Down / I Must Have That Man / Baby)
Br 6516, 01517, A-9405, A-500255, Col DO-1143, Lucky 60160
B-13079-B Blackbirds Medley - Part 1 (as above)
Col OL-6770 (LP)
B-13080-A Blackbirds Medley - Part 2 (intro: Dixie / Diga Diga Doo / Porgy / I Can't Give You Anything But Love)
Br 6516, 01517, A-9405, A-500205, Col DO-1143, Lucky 60160
B-13080-B Blackbirds Medley - Part 2 (as above)
Col OL-6770 (LP)
B-13081-A Drop Me Off At Harlem
Br 6527, 01512, A-9404, A-500243, 4876, Col 35837, CQ-1430, DO-1872, DS-1496, Par R-2876, DPE-80, PZ-11056, Lucky 60174
Joe Garland, ts, replaces Bigard. New York, May 9, 1933.
B-13306-A Happy As The Day Is Long - vIA
Br 6571, A-9458, A-500254, Voc S-64
B-13307-A Raisin' The Rent - vIA
Br 6571, A-9458, A-9938, A-500254, 02076
B-13308-A Get Yourself A New Broom (And Sweep The Blues Away) - vIA
Br 6607, 01527, A-9427, A-9455, A-500253, Col DO-1873
Barney Bigard, cl, ts, replaces Garland; Guy plays g only; Hardwick also plays cl. New York, May 16, 1933.
B-13337-A Bundle Of Blues (Dragon Blues)
Br 6607, 01573, A-9455, A-9461, A-500300, Par R-2880, B-71149, DPE-85, PZ-11018, Od 279796, Col DO-1873, DZ-341, M-119
B-13337-B Bundle Of Blues (Dragon Blues)
Col 35836, DS-1413
B-13338-A-B Sophisticated Lady
Br 6600, Col C-6064, Voc 15892
B-13339-A Stormy Weather
Br 6600, 01527, A-9427, A-500253, Col C-6064, DO-2298, M-119
NOTE: Vocalion 15892 as DUKE WILLIAMS AND HIS ORCHESTRA.
London, July 13, 1933.
GB-6038-3 Hyde Park (Every Tub)
Dec M-439, 323, Y-5259, Br A-81015, A-2483, Od 284058
GB-6039-1 Harlem Speaks
Dec 800, 3944, Y-5113, Pol A-131
GB-6039-2 Harlem Speaks
Dec M-438, EBW D-5004, Od 284019
GB-6040-1 Ain't Misbehavin'
Dec M-439, 323, 3516, Y-5259, Br A-81015, A-82483, S-602141, Od 284019
GB-6041-1 Chicago
Dec 800, 4203, Y-5113, EBW D-5004, Pol A-131
GB-6041-2 Chicago
Dec M-438, Od 284058
NOTE: Some copies of Decca M-439 couple GB-6041 with GB-6040.
Talking, acc. by own p, in an interview with Percy Mathison Brooks, editor of The Melody Maker at the time. The single-sided record was given free to anyone buying six Duke Ellington records as one order from Messrs. Levy's, of Aldgate, London, E. l. London, July 14 or 15, 1933.
538 A Souvenir of Duke Ellington
Or(E) unissued
539 A Souvenir of Duke Ellington
Or(E) unnumbered
New York, August 15, 1933.
B-13800-A I'm Satisfied - vIA
Br 6638, 01973, A-9471, A-500301, Dec M-30358, JCl 537
B-13801-A Jive Stomp
Br 6638, 01778, A-9471, A-500301, Dec M-30358, Pol 15193, 580001, Col DO-1402, JCl 537
B-13802-A Harlem Speaks
Br 6646 02004, A-9477, A-9736, A-500326, S-602095, 4848, Col 3619, C-523, HJCA HC-114
B-13803-A In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree
Br 6646, 01616, A-9477 A-500326, 4848, Col 36195, C-523, Dec 60295, Lucky S-24, HJCA HC-114
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: As above, plus Louis Bacon, t, v. Chicago, September 26, 1933.
77025-1 Rude Interlude - vLB
Vic 24431, JA-461, HMV B-6449, AE-4375, EA-1335, GY-304, K-7181, El EG-3697
77026-2 Dallas Doings (Blue Eagle Stomp)
Vic 24431, JA-461, HMV B-6449, AE-4375, GY-304, K-7181
Tizol omitted. Chicago, December 4, 1933.
77199-1 Dear Old Southland - vLB
Vic 24501, JA-246, HMV B-6468, BD-5766, EA-1369, JK-2876, K-7229
77200-1-2-3 Awful Sad
Vic unissued
77201-1 Daybreak Express
Vic 24501, HMV B-6468, BD-5766, EA-1335, HN-207, JK-2876, K-7229, El EG-3025
NOTE: The reverse of Electrola EG-3025, labeled as by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, is actually by Cab Calloway and his Orchestra, q.v.
Chicago, January 9, 1934.
80144-2 Delta Serenade (Oh! Babe)
Vic 24755, 20-1533, 62-0041, JA-436, HMV BD-183, B-9345, JF-20, JK-2416, X-4430
80145-2 Stompy Jones
Vic 24521, 20-1533, DC-16, HMV B-4992, B-6502, AM-4431, K-8305
Chicago, January 10, 1934.
80149-1 Solitude
Vic 24755, 62-0041, JA-436, HMV B-8410, AE-4623, EA-1468, JF-20, K-8304, NE-255, El
EG-3348, EG-7426
80150-1 Blue Feeling
Vic 24521, JA-1101, HMV B-4992, B-6502, AM-4431, K-8305, HJCA HC-92
Bacon and Hardwick omitted. Hollywood, April 12, 1934.
79155-2 Ebony Rhapsody - vIA
Vic 24622, 24674, 20-2760, HMV B-6528, AE-4415, HN-363, EA-1369, K-7358, X-4316 El EG-3123
79156-2 Cocktails For Two
Vic 24617, HMV B-6497, AE-4415, EA-1370, HN-714, K-7358
79157-2 Live And Love Tonight
Vic 24617, HMV B-6497, AE-4414, EA-1370, V-Disc 453 (incomplete)
Juan Tizol, vtb / Otto Hardwick, cl, as, bsx, added. Hollywood, April 17, 1934.
79169-2 I Met My Waterloo
Vic 24622, 24719, HMV AE-4421, EA-1468, X-4316, El EG-3123
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA: Duke Ellington, p, a, dir:Arthur Whetsel, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, t / Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, tb / Juan Tizol, vtb / Johnny Hodges cl, ss, as / Harry Carney, cl, as, bar / Otto Hardwick, cl, as, bsx / Barney Bigard, cl, ts / Fred Guy, g / Wellman Braud, sb / Sonny Greer, d / Ivie Anderson, Mae West, v. Hollywood, April 23, 1934.
79181-1 My Old Flame - vMW
Bm 1014, Cosmopolitan 7501
NOTE: This recording was dubbed from the soundtrack of the film BELLE OF THE NINETIES.
Jenkins omitted; Marshall Royal, cl, as, replaces Hardwick. Hollywood, May 9, 1934.
79211-2 Troubled Waters - vIA
Vic 24651, HMV B-8410, EA-1446, JF-54, X-4593, El EG-7426
79212-2 My Old Flame - vIA
Vic 24651, HMV B-8404, ALS-2212, EA-1446, JF-51
Freddy Jenkins, t, added**; Otto Hardwick, as, bsx, replaces Royal; Ellington announces and Carney db bcl*. New York, September 12, 1934.
B-15910-A Solitude
Br 6987, 02007, A-9656, A-9739, A-500484, S-602005, 4953, Voc S-40, Col 36317, C-6061,
DB-5041, CQ-1431, DO-1371, DZ-309, GN-5048, Par R-2898, Od 028073, Pol 580000, Sil 528, Lucky 5078
B-15911-A *Saddest Tale
Br 7310, 01901, A-9657, A-500485, 4966, Par R-2880, DPE-85, PZ-11018, Od 279796, Col
DO-1332, DZ-341
B-15912-A Moon Glow
Br 6987, 01901, A-9656 A-500484, S-602018, 4953, Col 36117, C-6061, CQ-1431, DO-1371, Od 279796, Lucky 5078
B-15913-A **Sump'n' 'Bout Rhythm*
Br 7310, 01973, A-9657, A-500485, 4966, Par R-2884, DPE-97, Col DO-1332, DS-1545, Dec M-30364, Od 204089, 279795, Pol 15193, 580001
See also Rex Stewart and Cootie Williams, both of whose Vocalions were dubbed and illegally reissued on Blue Ace under Duke Ellington's name; and the Six Jolly Jesters, a small unit from the Ellington orchestra of the time, credited to Duke Ellington's Six Jolly Jesters on Creole 6.
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