Rockin’ in Rhythm

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"Rockin’ in Rhythm" is a classic jazz composition by Duke Ellington, celebrated for its energetic swing feel and intricate ensemble arrangements.

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Rockin’ in Rhythm canonical 3
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Predicate Object
instanceOf jazz composition
song
associatedWithArtist Duke Ellington
Harry Carney
Irving Mills
composer Duke Ellington
Harry Carney
Irving Mills
countryOfOrigin United States
era swing era
firstRecordedBy Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
genre jazz
swing
hasCharacteristic call-and-response figures
energetic swing feel
intricate ensemble arrangements
prominent saxophone sections
strong brass riffs
syncopated rhythms
hasForm ensemble feature
hasInfluenceOn later swing-era big band arrangements
hasInstrumentation brass section
reed section
rhythm section
hasMusicalStyle big band
hasNotableRecording Duke Ellington – Rockin’ in Rhythm (early 1930s recording)
Duke Ellington – Rockin’ in Rhythm (live performances at dance halls and clubs)
hasTempo up-tempo
isPartOfRepertoireOf Duke Ellington Orchestra
isStandardIn big band repertoire
jazz repertoire
language instrumental
notableFor complex ensemble interplay
danceable swing groove
showcasing Ellington’s orchestration skills
notablePerformer Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

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Night Passage hasTrack Rockin’ in Rhythm