Duke Ellington - Satin Doll (1962) [official video]

[@bundolo48]

“If it sounds good, it IS good.” ― Duke Ellington

[@Jabbarjohnson]

For a video to be almost 60 years old the quality is amazing!

[@wowanothercookie]

Agreed!!

[@jwguitar]

You know I was thinking the exact same thing while I was watching this!

[@wertj3977]

If you read the descrption, it's because the film had been remastered.

[@Jabbarjohnson]

@@wertj3977 Well they did a pretty darn good job of remastering. Kudos to those who did it.

[@caricatureparty]

Wow. I thought it was 1980.

[@DoctorCarrieHall]

This music 🎵🎶 reminds me of when I was a little girl, my Mama listening to Duke Ellington dancing in the kitchen cooking.💋🎵🎶

[@whipchick90]

My Dad named our cat Satin Doll after this, and met Duke Ellington in the late 60's or early 70's. He took a picture of him and got his autograph! He wanted Lotus Blossom played at his funeral, which we did in 2013. ❤

[@gregorysullivan7175]

Nice.

[@rusticatanjuatco3907]

Very nice tune Played by Duke Ellington. I played it on my piano on my piano too.

[@streetsoflaredo3432]

Our parents took us to see Duke Ellington at Steel Pier in Atlantic City before the Casinos. It was so fantastic, I'll never forget it. He was at that time what we used to call a "cool cat" even though he was up in years. So classy, handsome and charming.

[@customkey]

Yeah, I was there also, the Marine Ballroom all the way at the back of the pier. Duke Loved Us Madly.

[@CicoinTokyo777]

So lucky

[@Goodnews-4u2]

2:00 I’ve been a bass player for about 14 years and that is one of the tastiest bass fills I’ve ever heard

[@Alino17]

That's Aaron Bell, I think

[@spensert4933]

No bass player but that was unlike anything I heard and actually has dynamics.

[@spensert4933]

Yo I am also diggin how many frequent flyer (Greyhound) miles that bass has. Always touring and banging away at it.

[@taryndaniels4901]

Somebody please put that in sheet music

[@vanecaba9290]

Do i have ear damage if I can't hear it? ._.

[@stevecoleman2250]

Will anyone ever create music like this again. They broke the mould with Duke Ellington. And those saxophones, magical.

[@o2jampoguiasdas]

Just wanted to hear what the sky sounds like

[@imagine_it_stories6672]

Brooooo

[@warpedmine9682]

me to

[@henrietab2659]

same

[@suspiciousbakedpotato]

Me also

[@avavacious234]

me too! and isn't it accurate too?

[@carlbowles1808]

This song is a classic and my favorite Ellington tune. Great music transcends generations.

[@syourke3]

When popular music had class. Once upon a time, long, long ago.

[@fruitygarlic3601]

ok boomer

[@Just2532yd]

fruity garlic Shut up, weeb

[@thevoicelesswriter]

@@fruitygarlic3601 Today's music has so much class. WAP is such a classy song. Nicki Minaj's Anaconda as well.

[@annafowler8039]

People have found dirty humor funny, and sex appealing for literally forever. Duke Ellington himself had a song called "Something Sexual", and if you wanna REALLY blush do a little research on Lucille Bogan.

[@mr.toastable672]

This feels targeted to something...

[@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY]

2:23 when the band comes back in and Duke is doing that gangster-ass dance. He knew this shit was hot.

[@DanielKodiak]

Papa Floga-Chungus this is one of the best comments I have ever seen

[@warrendoris9669]

Lololololo@ Papa_Floga Chungus. I was checking that too. They were into it , great to see , and hear!😀

[@spensert4933]

I just read he played so sparsely because he loved to listen to the band. He're he is just grooving. Never seen that before! Priceless.

[@MarvelousMaxter]

This is definitely shot over an actual recording done for the broadcast, most big band stuff was recorded this way (especially for early big bands such as Ellington’s and Basie’s). Bass gives it away lol!

[@nopetellingnothing45]

GANGSTER-ASS DANCE i die

[@barneshomestead1240]

Nothing says America better than its music. Another great example of it right here.

[@RaelNYC]

The quality of tone from vintage instruments is exquisite. That stand up bass wow. Not to mention the monster talent of each of those guys.

[@freddee4295]

My condolences to the 82 that gave this a thumbs down, your soul has left your body.

[@earlrobicheaux2632]

Most people will never understand. It is what is behind the notes. RIP Duke.

[@coolb1droid640]

indeed indeed.

[@lxuaes6915]

@@coolb1droid640 can you explain the above comment to me? behind the notes?

[@PrinceZappa]

Careful. People may think you a snob. They will never understand.

[@brettdevlin3441]

@@lxuaes6915 I think he might be referring to the way that Duke accompanies his band

[@EvanWiederandersMusic]

@@lxuaes6915 When it comes to music, most people only think about what it sounds like. Many people however don't think about the fact that someone took the time to write the music, and now it is art for us to enjoy. It's kind of like what makes a picture or painting great is that there is a story attached to it. Sorry if this makes no sense!

[@ImaraWisdomLight]

Gotta love this music. Speaks to an elegance not often heard today.

[@ernestbart7066]

No its apparently gone.

[@turtles6610]

That bassist was cleaaann.

[@Markettinger]

bassist: aaron Bell, an undersung genius, my old dear teacher. after leaving Duke's band he got a doctorate in composition from columbia university. first african-american to do so. passed up making "kind of Blue" to keep his broadway job to make $ for his first family ...

[@BuddyMohmed]

I'm ashamed I don't know more about Aaron Bell. I'm going to rectify that!

[@walkinbass]

@@Markettinger Looks like a Kay bass, yes?

[@geneclemetson4779]

Good to finally see some video footage of Aaron Bell in action. He was my department chair for two years when I taught guitar at Essex County college in Newark NJ

[@Sirvalorsax]

The dynamics volume is the best part of this for me. No sheet music and no microphones. I didnt even see an amp for the bass WOW

[@Alino17]

These were The Times

[@harriairaksinen5694]

Sam Woodyard uses brushes throughout.

[@estebanvenegas89]

sirvalor in every jazz video

[@dontsubscribe1426]

there's a condenser mic for bass

[@lorydobrin5149]

I didn't hear the beautiful drums I wanted because of that

[@EllenFlory]

Love the Duke beautiful music and his happy smile

[@grantowens640]

Music I remember, never be another

[@TreenaBeena]

What incredible musicians. I wish music was still like this.

[@warrendoris9669]

This has to be the best brass sections of all time! Duke was loving playing this one.

[@shanjayaweera3036]

Duke Ellington has to be the most elegant man of all time

[@tenorsaxguy2]

Man that sax section sound is hard to come by. I think a main factor to that sweet sound was Harry Carney's deep bari sound. Great band and a great tune!

[@SELMER1947]

By far the greatest sax section ever...and the greatest trumpet section too and the greatest trombone section too...in fact the greatest orchestra in the galaxy ! But you're right, the magic sound of Harry Carney is greatly responsable

[@Baribrotzer]

Also Johnny Hodges's lead alto - another guy with a unique sound. And Duke's unusual voicings for the section.

[@ThePlayboyLen]

& the sublime nod to Thelonious Monk! So excellent.

[@rillloudmother]

@@Baribrotzer i'm glad somebody mentioned duke's arrangements.

[@edwardwilson7858]

@@Baribrotzer The five players, Hodges, Carney, Procope, Hamilton and Gonsalves, were like a great offensive line in football. They played together so long that they became "five fingers of the same hand"

[@Bardon222]

An absolute master of his craft. Gotta love the Duke ❤️

[@martymcfly1833]

That bassist is absolutely shredding that bass as hard as he can to get the notes to come out lol

[@EllenFlory]

Love Duke Ellington his music is lovely❤

[@LMN764]

Yeah!... 🎵 🎶

[@bozotheclown935]

How much of it was Strayhorn's music and NOT Ellington.

[@Fire_Axus]

YoFeArIr

[@LuisPerez-tn8rg]

My favorite jazz melody! The great Duke Ellington.

[@ThorPedersen-q4i]

Took my kids to Richmond Indiana the other day. All for the love of jazz!

[@doglover5524]

Sounds like the sky!

[@Arkanoying]

Fuck, it does sound like the sky.

[@quickdrawmcgraw9881]

Mom & Dad's favorite song to dance too.

[@jadalynnunger5819]

Sounds like blue

[@ED3N0229]

..tumblr?

[@ayatidobhal8530]

You came from the colour blind post didn't you

[@jadalynnunger5819]

@@ayatidobhal8530 yeah lol

[@sopoia]

the only reason why i’m watching this but i feel like this would be like yellow

[@annelisemucoolname9225]

You too huh? 😊 But it does sound like the sky on a sunny day.

[@ludwigtuat4448]

Beautyfull as gold

[@BlessYourHeart254]

Blown away, this is so great!!

[@gbans8596]

So pleased Big Mouth has introduced me to the plethora of music that Duke left us.

[@smith1008]

The comment we were looking for

[@LaCheleWallace]

Oh, I love this... When I was little, I'd play the jazz station really low and it would relax me. Nice and classy performance, Mr. Ellington.

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello LaChele how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@EllenFlory]

Love this music brilliant doesn’t get better than this ❤❤

[@EllenFlory]

❤❤

[@linkone11]

Not sure who the bass player is, but man, that bass has played some serious gigs

[@romangusev13]

linkone11 Aaron Bell

[@vestibulate]

linkone11 You just know he was not about to let anybody refurbish that thing. He liked it just the way it was. Fixing up its appearance could change the sound. He wasn't going to risk that.

[@ersatzvitamin1]

Relic

[@doriangrayest]

Good sounding basses often look old, because they are. It is a VERY sensitive instrument, any change in the wood will change the sound

[@classicbasslines]

Looks like a Kay! Which would mean this instrument couldn’t have been more than 25 years old. Definitely got some miles on it

[@kdolo100]

I only now wish I could thank these individuals for putting out such timeless melodies...

[@yama5182]

WOW!! The DUKE wrote a song about a woman who’s grandchildren, great grands, great great grands...great great GREAT grands will remember. AWESOMENESS!! 💕💕💕

[@fetengineer9151]

Damn look at those beautiful vintage drums... wow... simply beautiful...

[@TexExpatriate1]

A great band, and the Duke, what a great band leader! A big part of my musical heritage and day- and night dreams. .

[@thefireblade1]

This is in my drum book so it’s my practice to listen to this

[@Alino17]

Sam Woodyard...

[@Skeatsies]

Bro same sorta lol

[@TheAloweWolf]

This sounds incredible !!!!!!! what a beautiful number!!!!!!!

[@elninojustino]

I often wonder how these guys play the same tunes for their entire life and never get tired of them. I can't think of one song that does that for me.

[@rachelewheater7072]

Use to listen as a kid. Wow brings back memories

[@sleazyslytherin6836]

Watched the black and white version of this video a while ago and just came across this one and am in awe at how great they remastered this vid

[@hall9483]

I've heard many versions of this song, and this is my favorite one. I'm not surprised. it's Duke, after all. And I'm pretty sure that's the first time I've heard his voice.

[@santiagoandrade965]

Today. The blues hit me. Then I came to this song. Now I’m happy

[@XxSoraMifunexX]

Sky's beautiful, isn't it?

[@RandomnesssE]

lol, just saw that on emkay’s recent video

[@thebeatnumber]

A reel of film shot in 1962 is clearer and has higher definition than a UFO video shot on a 48 mega pixel phone in the year 2020. Go figure 😏

[@zachsmith3]

Well yeah it's film.

[@geneclemetson4779]

Good to finally see some video footage of Aaron Bell in action. He was my department chair for two years when I taught guitar at Essex County college in Newark NJ

[@user-yg4wi6zr8x]

Masterpiece !!! Some of the best cats ever.

[@SuzyGumdrop]

My Dad's band used to play this tune. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@misterx4757]

Makes it look so effortless.

[@enchantresse23]

This is beautiful 🥰

[@sharonsienaski3738]

When I was pregnant I went to see Sophisticated Ladies. My daughter loves all kinds of music now! I was raised on Duke Ellington. Music unites us all. Music is colorblind.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Sharon, How are you doing?

[@douglasastarita1445]

Long Live Storyville Records!!

[@timothylawson3262]

This brother was just so cool, and confident.

[@dalemcilwain]

That's why he was called Duke.

[@euclidestorres2844]

Crazy sense of rhythm...

[@maly9957]

who here in 2020 ? almost 60 years old in less than 3 years !! i wasn’t thought of when dhis came out and when dhis was posted i was 5🥺 .

[@cgalonis]

Meeeeeee!!! 07/10/20 Greetings from Athens Greece!

[@manuelhernandez2430]

Still a fresh 21 year old and I can say this music will never dissapear

[@championrd8557]

This is my first time listening to Duke Ellington it’s his B-Dayy today so Happy Birthday to him!!!!!🥳🎉🎂 04/29/23

[@saxkid5035]

At 0:57 that piano trill by Duke was phenomenal.

[@oliverespiritu7383]

Imagine being so beautiful that The Duke wrote and named a song after you

[@williamhouston2687]

Happy birthday, Duke!

[@kayepalmer-dilworth668]

Now that’s music ! !

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Kaye, How are you doing?

[@CicoinTokyo777]

I don't know why but when I listen jazz and old music i feel incredibly happy and i cry tears of joy..it feels nostalgic. Maybe in my ex life i was a musician or i was a jazz lover walking in NY or Chicago ahah

[@togetherbewell]

Did anyone else come here from the colorblind post?

[@jadalynnunger5819]

Me! I did

[@miajames2229]

Me

[@Silentlydank]

yo thats fuckin wild i did too . that's funny as fuck . ig actually showed me some good music

[@jordansmajstrla6124]

Woah! Small world!

[@Stay-xo7hh]

Yup yup

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Duke was a dapper dude.

[@rogerwestgarth3514]

Great sound, great page for others of a similar ilk.

[@clovis-ti1yv]

Great video. Thank you for posting. The brass section made this piece sound catchy. It’s just my opinion. Duke was a legend.

[@gabbiemcguire]

'tis indeed the sky

[@francescacangialosi8724]

Love this song. My dad and I would dance to it all the time.

[@raulcoletta6090]

GENIAL DUKE, creador de un Estilo imposible de comparar, una maravilla de Compositor, su música NUNCA será olvidada pasen los años que pasen.

[@cflo1023]

Love it..all 15 of them, lol...and THE DUKE!!!!!

[@Storyvillerecords]

gotta love the Duke :)

[@corrindion]

So beautiful!! Sparse and vibrant!!

[@prodbyRAVEN]

Isn't it weird that i have a big smile with closed eyes listening to this?

[@kirkmoorer729]

Oh my god this is beautiful

[@nathansherman5684]

I play tenor trombone, and I played this song in the school’s Jazz band and it sure has a good rythym and sound to it, with a bit of double-tonguing, and with a bit of vibrato here and there

[@MrEMT4466]

MAN, I SURE MISSED OUT ON SOME GOOD MUSIC 🎶 🎵!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dynamo5326]

Duke Ellington is really cool :)

[@carolynnewyork6919]

Fabulous then an now.

[@zippythemonkey9768]

Bless your furry heart, Garrison Keillor, for leading us to this video. 💗👍

[@92missymoo]

just simply wonderful…

[@lauradamico3027]

Mio padre conobbe duke ellington nel 1956/57....e anche io....il jazz lo ascolto da sempre....💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍💝💝💝💝❤grazie...uno dei piu' bei pezzi jazz....

[@Jameslopez5682]

hola Laura como estas? Espero que la estés pasando muy bien con tu familia que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia.

[@musicdev]

It's always exciting to find a new Duke Ellington video in great quality. Especially such a great chart (though Duke composed many great charts)

[@lawrencemartin6041]

The year I was born.......awesome! Thanks for this great post.

[@hristi.yanche8487]

I've read so much about these players and being able to see them is surreal.

[@ryanschmitt9112]

We are playing this for jazz band at my school

[@nateffrench4640]

GamingShrek21 same

[@thomastallerico6340]

So loved so beautiful so missed so Satin Doll

[@andrerosenweiss]

Duke Elligton, great master! Like Beethoven and Bach!

[@CicoinTokyo777]

Love this… cant get enough

[@emabelleli7900]

beautiful tune it seems a 2020 recording.Amazing !!!!

[@jroc2201]

I learned satan doll on the guitar , the chord progressions, the concepts that drive the tune, literally opend up my mind

[@rwrobo202]

I knew her, she passed a few years ago.

[@someonesomeone7423]

@@rwrobo202What?

[@JerriBerriBoBerri]

Oh, how I love to dance to Satin Doll.❤️

[@WilliamCrow]

Wonderful Aaron Bell!

[@wolfgagger]

Those Reeds are like a magic carpet !

[@noobpianist441]

a great tune of all time！

[@mario7frankielee]

that gold🤩trap set is all i need double bass😅

[@estercozzi86]

Elegante sofisticata bellissima🌸

[@warrendoris9669]

Absalutamente!😎

[@Alino17]

La stessa ritmica suona (alternandosi con Jimmy Garrison ed Elvin Jones) nel fantastico "Duke Ellington and John Coltrane", Impulse! 1960.

[@bigst05]

Richard Pryor’s mafia joke brought me here 😂😂. Rip Satin Doll