Take the 'A' Train / The Sidewalks of New York

by Duke Ellington

Take the 'A' Train / The Sidewalks of New York cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 11 April 1941
  • Label: Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 4.11/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as the ultimate signature tune for a legendary orchestra, this swinging instrumental perfectly captures the kinetic energy of urban transit. The highly lush brass arrangements and driving rhythm section represent the absolute zenith of the progressive big band sound.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Take The "A" Train
  2. The Sidewalks Of New York (East Side, West Side)

Credits

  • Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra - primary artist
  • Billy Strayhorn - written-by
  • Charles B. Lawlor - written-by
  • James W. Blake - written-by

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