Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Rainy Nights

Duke Ellington's Washingtonians - Rainy Nights (1924)

This is Blue Disc 5001, a 1940s reissue of Blue Disc 1001, which features Duke Ellington's Washingtonians playing 'Rainy Nights'. It is from my own collection ...

Duke Ellington, "Take the A Train"

This is a segment from the film Reveille with Beverly from 1943; the song was composed in 1939.

Duke Ellington and his Washingtonians - Rainy Nights (slowed-down version)

This is a slowed-down version of Duke Ellington's 'Rainy Nights,' which I have also uploaded in the original version. It sounds pretty sleazy.

Duke Ellington - St. Louis Blues (1932)

Performed by: Duke Ellington Full Song Title: St. Louis Blues Recorded in: 1932 Duke Ellington brought a level of style and sophistication to Jazz that it hadn't ...

Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - Take The A Train (1962) [official video]

For many more Duke Ellington releases go to: http://bit.ly/1bcDSuY In the early 1960's the Goodyear Tire Company commisioned 5 short jazz films.

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra