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Mar 11, 2020 · Duke Ellington’s signature composition was “Take the A Train,” written by his frequent collaborator Billy Strayhorn. The song brought Ellington and his band financial success, became...
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"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn that was the signature tune of the Duke Ellington orchestra. In 1976, the 1941 recording by Duke Ellington on Victor Records was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- Jazz standard
- Billy Strayhorn
- 1939
Apr 6, 2024 · Duke Ellington’s “Take the ‘A’ Train” isn’t your typical jazz piece. It’s a sonic landscape, an ode to a specific subway line and, by extension, the vibrant culture and bustling energy of Harlem in the 1930s. But behind the catchy trumpet riffs and infectious swing rhythm lies a deeper meditation on connection, community, and the ...
Feb 15, 2009 · February 15, 20098:00 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday. By. Liane Hansen. Listen. "Take the A Train," the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was recorded on this day...
