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Duke's in Bed

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Duke's in Bed · In 1956 alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges recorded this album for the Verve label. He had men from Duke Ellington's orchestra around him, among them trumpeters Clark Terry and Ray Nance, trombonist Quentin Jackson and baritone saxophonist Harry Carney. All the arrangements were written by Billy Strayhorn, who also plays piano.

The record consists of nine tracks, partly by Hodges himself and partly by Ellington and Strayhorn. Besides the title song there are well-known pieces such as Black and Tan Fantasy, Just Squeeze Me and Take the "a" Train, which at well over eight minutes is the longest track. Nance also plays violin and sings along. AllMusic gave the album three stars.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen to Take the "a" Train, which Strayhorn wrote himself, and notice how the alto saxophone plays together with the rest of the band.

Track list

  1. 1A-Oddie-Oobie3:32Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Meet Mr. Rabbit7:17Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Duke's In Bed2:56Apple Music ↗
  4. 4Just Squeeze Me3:09Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Ballade For Very Tired and Very Sad Lotus Eaters3:23Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Confab With Rab3:19Apple Music ↗
  7. 7It Had To Be You3:08Apple Music ↗
  8. 8Black and Tan Fantasy6:21Apple Music ↗
  9. 9Take the "a" Train8:05Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Categories: Albums and songs