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The Treasury Shows, Vol. 8
Storyville Records

The Treasury Shows, Vol. 8

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Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
DUKE ELLINGTON & HIS ORCHESTRA
Format
CD
Label
Storyville Records
Released
Jan 01, 2003
Catalog #
SVL9039008
UPC
717101900824

About

Duke Ellington & Orchestra: Duke Ellington (piano); Ray Nance (vocals, trumpet, violin); Kay Davis, Al Hibbler, Joya Sherrill (vocals); Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick (alto saxophone); Jimmy Hamilton (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Al Sears (tenor saxophone); Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Shelton Hemphill, Cat Anderson (trumpet); Joseph Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Claude Jones (trombone); Billy Strayhorn (piano); Fred Guy (guitar); Junior Raglin (bass); Sonny Greeer (drums). Recorded on July 14 & September 21, 1945. During 1945 and 1946, Duke Ellington recorded a number of broadcast transcriptions for use by the U. S. Treasury Department to promote the sale of war bonds. This eighth volume, issued by Storyville, is yet another two-disc set that compiles three different broadcasts. While the sound quality is decent for the soloists and only so-so for the whole band, the occasional rarity like "Let the Zoomers Drool" or "Ultra Violet, " as well as superb renditions of favorites like "C Jam Blues, " "Ko-Ko, " and "Main Stem" will be of interest to Ellington collectors. A surprise inclusion is Ellington's nearly 12-minute tone poem from 1935, "Reminiscing in Tempo, " though it was no favorite of star soloists like Johnny Hodges, who preferred opportunities to blow. But this volume falls a little bit short in value compared to earlier sets in the series, because of inconsistent sound quality and overall programs that are not as interesting as a typical Ellington concert, though at least the long medleys of hits always featured in his later years are not present. - Ken Dryden.

Tracklist 49 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Take the A Train 00:37
    Track
    1
    Title
    Take the A Train
    Duration
    00:37
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  3. 2 In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree 04:24
    Track
    2
    Title
    In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    H. H. Williams, Egbert van Alstyne
    Ensemble
    Duke Ellington Orchestra
  4. 3 The Kissing Bug 02:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    The Kissing Bug
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Rex Stewart, Billy Strayhorn, Joyce Sherrill
    Performer
    Joya Sherrill
    Ensemble
    Duke Ellington Orchestra
  5. 4 Ellington Bond Promo 00:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    Ellington Bond Promo
    Duration
    00:56
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Duke Ellington
  6. 5 Bugle Breaks 02:45
    Track
    5
    Title
    Bugle Breaks
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Ensemble
    Duke Ellington Orchestra
  7. 6 A Friend of Yours 02:49
    Track
    6
    Title
    A Friend of Yours
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Jimmy van Heusen
    Ensemble
    Duke Ellington Orchestra
  8. 7 West Indian Dance 02:21
    Track
    7
    Title
    West Indian Dance
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
  9. 8 Ellington Bond Promo 01:07
    Track
    8
    Title
    Ellington Bond Promo
    Duration
    01:07
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  10. 9 Tonight I Shall Sleep 03:19
    Track
    9
    Title
    Tonight I Shall Sleep
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Al Hibbler, Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  11. 10 Stomp Look and Listen 03:23
    Track
    10
    Title
    Stomp Look and Listen
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  12. 11 I'm Beginning to See the Light 02:23
    Track
    11
    Title
    I'm Beginning to See the Light
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Harry James
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  13. 12 Take the A Train 00:50
    Track
    12
    Title
    Take the A Train
    Duration
    00:50
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  14. 13 Downbeat Shuffle 03:59
    Track
    13
    Title
    Downbeat Shuffle
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  15. 14 Esquire Swank 03:48
    Track
    14
    Title
    Esquire Swank
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  16. 15 Metronome 04:51
    Track
    15
    Title
    Metronome
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  17. 16 If You Are But A Dream 03:12
    Track
    16
    Title
    If You Are But A Dream
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Moe Jaffe, Jack Fulton, Nat Bonx
    Performer
    Kay Davis, Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  18. 17 Blutopia 04:17
    Track
    17
    Title
    Blutopia
    Duration
    04:17
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  19. 18 Candy 02:42
    Track
    18
    Title
    Candy
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    Mack David, Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  20. 19 Ellington Bond Promo 00:54
    Track
    19
    Title
    Ellington Bond Promo
    Duration
    00:54
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  21. 20 Main Stem 03:07
    Track
    20
    Title
    Main Stem
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  22. 21 Take the A Train 01:59
    Track
    21
    Title
    Take the A Train
    Duration
    01:59
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  23. 22 Midriff 04:12
    Track
    22
    Title
    Midriff
    Duration
    04:12
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  24. 23 A Door Will Open 02:40
    Track
    23
    Title
    A Door Will Open
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    John Benson Brooks
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  25. 24 My Little Brown Book 02:23
    Track
    24
    Title
    My Little Brown Book
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn
    Performer
    Al Hibbler, Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  26. 25 Stomp Look and Listen 04:00
    Track
    25
    Title
    Stomp Look and Listen
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  27. Disc 2
  28. 1 Waitin' For The Train To Come In 02:48
    Track
    1
    Title
    Waitin' For The Train To Come In
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Sunny Skylar, Martin Block
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  29. 2 Diminuendo in Blue 02:58
    Track
    2
    Title
    Diminuendo in Blue
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  30. 3 Rocks In My Bed 03:09
    Track
    3
    Title
    Rocks In My Bed
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Joya Sherrill, Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  31. 4 Crescendo In Blue 03:53
    Track
    4
    Title
    Crescendo In Blue
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  32. 5 Everything But You 01:49
    Track
    5
    Title
    Everything But You
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Harry James
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  33. 6 Take the A Train 00:35
    Track
    6
    Title
    Take the A Train
    Duration
    00:35
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  34. 7 In a Mellow Tone 02:59
    Track
    7
    Title
    In a Mellow Tone
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  35. 8 The Wish I Wish Tonight 01:57
    Track
    8
    Title
    The Wish I Wish Tonight
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Jack Scholl
    Performer
    Joya Sherrill, Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  36. 9 Ellington Bond Promo 01:01
    Track
    9
    Title
    Ellington Bond Promo
    Duration
    01:01
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  37. 10 C Jam Blues 03:56
    Track
    10
    Title
    C Jam Blues
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  38. 11 Ultra Violet 03:12
    Track
    11
    Title
    Ultra Violet
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Jimmy Hamilton
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  39. 12 There's No You 03:18
    Track
    12
    Title
    There's No You
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Harold Hopper
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  40. 13 Emancipation Celebration 03:08
    Track
    13
    Title
    Emancipation Celebration
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  41. 14 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 04:36
    Track
    14
    Title
    Don't Get Around Much Anymore
    Duration
    04:36
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Al Hibbler, Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  42. 15 Let the Zoomers Drool 02:05
    Track
    15
    Title
    Let the Zoomers Drool
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  43. 16 Take the A Train 00:30
    Track
    16
    Title
    Take the A Train
    Duration
    00:30
    Composer
    Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  44. 17 Reminiscing in Tempo 11:47
    Track
    17
    Title
    Reminiscing in Tempo
    Duration
    11:47
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  45. 18 Everything But You - Ellington Bond Promo 02:10
    Track
    18
    Title
    Everything But You - Ellington Bond Promo
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Harry James
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  46. 19 Ko-Ko 02:45
    Track
    19
    Title
    Ko-Ko
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  47. 20 Mood To Be Wooed 04:11
    Track
    20
    Title
    Mood To Be Wooed
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  48. 21 No, No, Nanette: Tea for Two 02:56
    Track
    21
    Title
    No, No, Nanette: Tea for Two
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Vincent Youmans
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  49. 22 Ellington Bond Promo 00:55
    Track
    22
    Title
    Ellington Bond Promo
    Duration
    00:55
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  50. 23 Blues on the Double 04:10
    Track
    23
    Title
    Blues on the Double
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Buck Clayton
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer
  51. 24 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 00:13
    Track
    24
    Title
    Things Ain't What They Used to Be
    Duration
    00:13
    Composer
    Mercer Ellington
    Performer
    Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Al Sears, Harry Carney, Jimmy Hamilton, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Claude Jones, Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Fred Guy, Junior Raglin, Sonny Greer