Take the "A" Train

by Betty Roch茅

Take the "A" Train cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Bethlehem
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:28
  • Community rating: 3.43/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Having famously performed the title track during her tenure with Duke Ellington, the singer expands the signature tune into an extended scat-filled exploration on 'Take the "A" Train'. The album demonstrates her robust phrasing and undeniable swing against modern arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: Vocal

Tracklist

  1. Take the "A" Train (3:15)
  2. Something to Live For (4:05)
  3. In a Mellow Tone (2:30)
  4. Time After Time (3:06)
  5. Go Away Blues (3:19)
  6. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (3:43)
  7. Route 66 (4:35)
  8. All My Life (3:49)
  9. I Just Got the Message, Baby (2:40)
  10. All Too Soon (4:08)
  11. You Don't Love Me No More (3:18)
  12. September in the Rain (3:54)

Credits

  • Betty Roch茅 - primary artist
  • Whitey Mitchell - bass
  • Burt Goldblatt - cover
  • Davey Williams - drums
  • Donn Trenner - piano
  • Conte Candoli - trumpet
  • Eddie Costa - vibraphone

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