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3. Jan. 2008 · Duke Ellington and his orchestra playing this awesome tune in 1943. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by...
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It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) ist ein Jazz-Standard aus dem Jahr 1931, der von Duke Ellington komponiert wurde. Der Text stammt von Irving Mills. Der Titel soll auf eine Phrase des Trompeters Cootie Williams zurückgehen, nach anderen Quellen stammt er von dem an Tuberkulose verstorbenen Trompeter des ...
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills. It is now accepted as a jazz standard, and jazz historian Gunther Schuller characterized it as "now legendary" and "a prophetic piece and a prophetic title".
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Regardless of the definition, there is little argument that Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean A Thing...” is the song that brought the word “swing” into general use. The song is further credited with predicting the swing era, giving the swing era its name, and providing one more reason to call Duke Ellington a prophet.
15. Okt. 2023 · “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” is often regarded as a pivotal piece that epitomizes the swing era of jazz. The song revolves around the concept of “swing,” which refers to a syncopated rhythmic pattern and a distinctive groove that emerged during the 1930s.
24. Apr. 2013 · 8.9K. 1.3M views 11 years ago. The First Lady of jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, performs one of her signature tunes live in Europe in 1957. Her stellar bands includes Ray bBrown on bass, Oscar Peterson...
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30. Nov. 2023 · When it comes to classic jazz tunes, few are as iconic as “It Don’t Mean a Thing” by Duke Ellington. The song has been covered countless times over the years and remains a beloved staple of the jazz canon. But what inspired Ellington to write this timeless tune, and what does the song really mean? Table of Contents.
