Credits:

Duke Ellington

Description:

A compilation of early Duke Ellington compositions featuring trumpet (and cornet) player James "Baber" Miley. Miley appeared on many of the Duke Ellington Band's greatest early works, including "Black and Tan Fantasy" and "Creole Love Call. Although he was only with the Duke Ellington Orchestra for a short time (he left the band in 1929 and died a few years later), his unique muted trumpet style and exciting playing were carried on by his successor, Cootie Williams. He is said to have influenced the great trumpet player Wynton Marsalis.

Tracklisting:

1.Choo Choo
2.Birmingham Breakdown
3.Hop Head
4.Creole Love Call
5.Black and Tan Fantasy
6.Washington Wobble
7.East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
8.Sweet Mama
9.Black Beauty
10.Jubilee Stomp
11.Diga Diga Doo
12.Swampy River
13.Mooche, The
14.Hot and Bothered
15.Louisiana
16.I Can't Give You Anything But Love
17.Bandanna Babies
18.I Must Have That Man!
19.Tiger Rag, Pts. 1 & 2
20.Flaming Youth
21.Saturday Night Function