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oct 17, 1930 - "Mood Indigo" - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

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An early big band style piece, with a slow, longing feeling, and atypical instrumentation using muted brass and a clarinet trio.

Duke Ellington, piano; Arthur Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins, Cootie Williams, trumpets; Joe Nanton, Juan Tizol, trombones; Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone and clarinet; Harry Carney, baritone saxophone and clarinet; Fred Guy, banjo; Wellman Braud, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.

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Date:

oct 17, 1930
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~ 95 years ago