The Mystery Song (alternate take) (studio, 1931-06-17; matrix BRC-68240-2)

~ Recording by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleCountry/Date
Official
1.16Mystery Song3:15Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club OrchestraJungle Nights in Harlem
  • 1991-04-09 US
6.5The Mystery Song (alternate take)3:14Duke Ellington & His OrchestraThe Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings: 1927-1973
  • 1999-04-27 US
6.5The Mystery Song3:14Duke EllingtonThe Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927–1973)

Relationships

banjo:Fred Guy (on 1931-06-17)
double bass:Wellman Braud (on 1931-06-17)
drums (drum set):Sonny Greer (on 1931-06-17)
piano:Duke Ellington (on 1931-06-17)
reeds:Harry Carney (on 1931-06-17)
Johnny Hodges (on 1931-06-17)
trombone:Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (on 1931-06-17)
trumpet:Freddie Jenkins (on 1931-06-17)
Arthur Whetsel (on 1931-06-17)
Cootie Williams (on 1931-06-17)
valve trombone:Juan Tizol (on 1931-06-17)
recording of:The Mystery Song (on 1931-06-17: instrumental)

The Mystery Song

lyricist:Irving Mills
composer:Duke Ellington