In a Mellow Tone

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"In a Mellow Tone" is a classic jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington, known for its relaxed swing feel and enduring popularity among jazz musicians.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf jazz standard
associatedWithArtist Duke Ellington
associatedWithEra Swing Era
linked to: Big band era
basedOn Rose Room
composer Duke Ellington
firstRecordedBy Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
genre jazz
hasAlternateSpelling In a Mellotone
hasChordProgressionType contrafact
hasEnduringPopularity true
hasForm 32-bar song form
AABA form
hasImprovisationFocus melodic variation over swing changes
isFrequentlyIncludedIn real books
isFrequentlyPerformedAt jazz clubs
jazz festivals
isRecordedOn multiple Duke Ellington albums
numerous jazz compilation albums
isStandardFor jam sessions
jazz education
isStandardIn jazz repertoire
key B-flat major
language English
lyricist Milt Gabler
notableRecordingBy Buddy Rich
Count Basie
Duke Ellington
Ella Fitzgerald
Joe Pass
Johnny Hodges
Oscar Peterson
originalCompositionYear 1939
performancePractice features extended solos
often used as a medium-tempo opener
publisher Mills Music
style relaxed swing feel
subgenre swing
tempo medium swing
typicalInstrumentation big band
jazz combo
usesChordChangesOf Rose Room

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Sophisticated Ladies includesSong In a Mellow Tone