That's my grandfather on bass! God bless the Shepard clan, we're small but still around. My grandfather's son is here on UA-cam as Ernest "Big Ern" Shepard. God has put his life back together.
Camilo Soto Yes, I am. I saw his influence on my mother (his daughter) who was a great pianist until she died. My grandmother, his wife, was a pianist, too. I also see his influence on me as a pianist and my youngest son, too.
love the elegance of Duke Ellington. He was my dad's favorite band and the reason I got to take piano lessons! But I've never seen this vid with a shot of composer Billy Strayhorn! Thanks for the post.
Love the class of Ellington. Strayhorn was openly gay, but Ellington had no problem proudly introducing him as a companion back in 1964, years before Stonewall.
BEAUTIFUL! The single most difficult thing for us Brits to get is 'swing'. While we have produced some pretty good musicians in the jazz era I can't think of one who swings like an American. It seems that kind of natural bounce is something you have to be born with - or at least born into. Nor is it a 'delay' - playing just after the beat - all the great jazz musicians play right on the beat but somehow manage to sound laid back. It's a language I suppose - or at least an accent - and that's probably why a Yank can never convincingly sound like a Brit.
When I was in middle school, I played in the Jazz Ensemble with Mr. Dean the conductor. One of the pieces that I can remember playing was the Duke Ellington work "Take the A Train." I played clarinet at the time. I still love music and I love playing an instrument even more.
my grandfather was in world war 2 he had dementia he was french he was captured 7 months with his companions he used to sing this song a lot i played the piano and he sang and always after each song he said he dedicated it to alesso belmonth and frank that They were his companions he always told me that for his funeral he wanted to take the a train and he played a synth of him singing until the end, he heard the same thing about who he was dedicating it to and one of his friends belmonth was so moved that he decided to put it recording at his funeral was 1 year ago it was a very tender act that rest is peace
I'm reading Billy Strayhorn's biography "Lush Life" for my tap class. He was an incredible arranger and could have been a star all on his own. Unfortunately I dont think he got as much attention because he was always a quiet man who gave his life's work to Duke Ellington's band. I wish I could hear more of his independent work.
People don't take THE A train! They take A train! Well folks, I know I'm NOT a comedian! I guess you gather that! Great piece Duke, always love this, thanks!
I have to listen to this as my homework and I actually like it lol it's pretty good music, I understand why people liked it, for my test I have to listen to: Glenn Miller-"In The Mood" & "Chattanooga Choo Choo" Benny Goodman-"Sing Sing Sing" Duke Ellington-"The Mooche" & "Take the A Train" I love it and wish me luck on my listening test.
First time I saw this was about 18 years ago when Mick Hucknall from Simply Red introduced a special TV show on The Duke in the UK. Mick is a massive Ellington fan and this version of A-Train is an absolute classic.
Went to see the Duke and his family in May recently. They are all buried under a beautiful tree at the confluence of two stately arboreal roads in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York. Also nearby, Illinois Jacquet, Max Roach, Miles Davis and my dear friend of many years, Jackie McLean. Go by and say hello if you're in the neighborhood. It's quite peaceful. You can still feel the music.
Harlem is represented. You just gotta take that "A" Train. This is an historically interesting broadcast. Thanks Bob for sharing this new take on a classic. Take the A Train is my main ringtone! :p
This is one of my favorites. It sounds exactly as the name says. It sounds like you're in an urban city developing during the times the song was written. I live music that expresses things like that.
The 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's 60's, 70's, and 80's were the best decade for music. The 20's, 30's, 40's was the swingin' era of that time. Where jazz music was very great and it made people feel so good. Makes me think of what the Mafia gangs would listen to. The 50's and 60's was the rock and roll era. Elvis dominated the 50's while the whole British Invasion took over the 60's with legendary bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, etc. The 70's is what I like to call the hippie music era where the music made you feel so high and care free. The 80's was the funk era. Famous artists such as Michael Jackson made the top with his well known funky music that made everyone wanna get up and shake what their mamma have them. Oh how music was back then. Although I never lived in those times, I know that it's better than today's auto tuned crap
No, you are incorrect. Extremely incorrect. Music has to evolve and it hasn't evolved to this mainstream crap you're talking about. There's another side to the current generation's music. In the 90s, there was Gang Starr (Talib Kweli and Guru), ATCQ, Bad Brains, Dr. Dre, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, and more. In the 2000's, there was MF Doom, Madlib, J Dilla, Eminem, Arcade Fire, Outkast, Radiohead, and more. Now you have Frank Ocean, Erykah Badu, Kanye West (Yes, I said his name because MBDTF was awesome), Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Death Grips, Kamasi Washington, and more. And there's a huge amount of mind-blowing avant-garde groups and soloists out there now. Just go to a channel called Don Mount to check the various groups out. Just check my man. Just check.
You must take the A Train ハーレムのシュガー・ヒルへ行きたいんだったら To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem “Ａ”列車に乗らなくちゃ If you miss the A Train あの列車に乗り損ねると You'll find you've missed the quickest way to Harlem ハーレムへの近道を逃してしまうよ Hurry, get on, now, it's coming さあ、急いで、もう列車が来るよ Listen to those rails a-thrumming (All Aboard!) レールが音をたてているのが聞こえるだろ？ Get on the A Train さあ、みんな“Ａ”列車に乗って！ Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem すぐにハーレムのシュガー・ヒルに着くさ
That's my grandfather on bass! God bless the Shepard clan, we're small but still around. My grandfather's son is here on UA-cam as Ernest "Big Ern" Shepard. God has put his life back together.
Nahh!!!... Wow that's amazing bro!! If that's true, you must be very proud :D
Camilo Soto Yes, I am. I saw his influence on my mother (his daughter) who was a great pianist until she died. My grandmother, his wife, was a pianist, too. I also see his influence on me as a pianist and my youngest son, too.
Your Grandfather's piece was AWEsome in this video! That's that part that made me go "Woo-Hoo!" SO much JOY!
R.I:P.
Thank you and God bless.
This music is so much better than anything we have today God bless the duke he probably has the best band in heaven right now
Wow, what a treat to hear Ernie Shepard, one of Duke's finest bassists! He really sparked that sixties band--great moment!
love the elegance of Duke Ellington. He was my dad's favorite band and the reason I got to take piano lessons! But I've never seen this vid with a shot of composer Billy Strayhorn! Thanks for the post.
Love the class of Ellington. Strayhorn was openly gay, but Ellington had no problem proudly introducing him as a companion back in 1964, years before Stonewall.
BEAUTIFUL! The single most difficult thing for us Brits to get is 'swing'. While we have produced some pretty good musicians in the jazz era I can't think of one who swings like an American. It seems that kind of natural bounce is something you have to be born with - or at least born into. Nor is it a 'delay' - playing just after the beat - all the great jazz musicians play right on the beat but somehow manage to sound laid back. It's a language I suppose - or at least an accent - and that's probably why a Yank can never convincingly sound like a Brit.
The Duke was one of the greats. Been a fan since 67 when I started playing his music on the Hammond Organ. Thanks for posting.
I love Jazz music... This song is a classic.
Magnificent song!!!
Matilda Laus Prez played it last Tuesday at the Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, Alberta.
Love Take the A train, love Duke Ellington!
What a nice sentiment. One can see how much you dig Duke's music through your respect and gracious comment. He'd love you madly.
When I was in middle school, I played in the Jazz Ensemble with Mr. Dean the conductor. One of the pieces that I can remember playing was the Duke Ellington work "Take the A Train." I played clarinet at the time. I still love music and I love playing an instrument even more.
This is my last period school bell. Right after the ending of my school day is this song :)
Duke & his Band are the best ever!!
my grandfather was in world war 2 he had dementia he was french he was captured 7 months with his companions he used to sing this song a lot i played the piano and he sang and always after each song he said he dedicated it to alesso belmonth and frank that They were his companions he always told me that for his funeral he wanted to take the a train and he played a synth of him singing until the end, he heard the same thing about who he was dedicating it to and one of his friends belmonth was so moved that he decided to put it recording at his funeral was 1 year ago it was a very tender act that rest is peace
Ellington is exactly what you picture a true gentleman to be like. That's what they called him "The Duke".
I'm reading Billy Strayhorn's biography "Lush Life" for my tap class. He was an incredible arranger and could have been a star all on his own. Unfortunately I dont think he got as much attention because he was always a quiet man who gave his life's work to Duke Ellington's band. I wish I could hear more of his independent work.
People don't take THE A train! They take A train! Well folks, I know I'm NOT a comedian! I guess you gather that! Great piece Duke, always love this, thanks!
Honey you take THE A train. It's a line that goes from Queens through Brooklyn and ends in Harlem. Took it everyday for years.
This man was my untroduction to jazz and also music in general.props to duke ellungtin and billy strayhorn this is incredible history making.respect
My dad and me glad you this video!
Just GREAT!
haha look at Duke getting his jive on at the end of Ernie's solo. Gotta love him
I went to the school named after him, in DC...Duke Ellington School of the Arts..👌
I have to listen to this as my homework and I actually like it lol it's pretty good music, I understand why people liked it, for my test I have to listen to:
Glenn Miller-"In The Mood" & "Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Benny Goodman-"Sing Sing Sing"
Duke Ellington-"The Mooche" & "Take the A Train"
I love it and wish me luck on my listening test.
Very cool!..... you are part of the family that made American music great!
First time I saw this was about 18 years ago when Mick Hucknall from Simply Red introduced a special TV show on The Duke in the UK. Mick is a massive Ellington fan and this version of A-Train is an absolute classic.
These guys were clean, well dressed, everything tailored
Made my morning! Thank you! Ernie Shepard is a gem!
Went to see the Duke and his family in May recently. They are all buried under a beautiful tree at the confluence of two stately arboreal roads in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York. Also nearby, Illinois Jacquet, Max Roach, Miles Davis and my dear friend of many years, Jackie McLean. Go by and say hello if you're in the neighborhood. It's quite peaceful. You can still feel the music.
Wow. Ernie Shepard on bass . Just amazing
This is talent, Canada loves the Duke.........
Best version of this song I’ve ever heard!
I have always loved the piano beginning. When you of it..that takes skill
Wonderful! Thank you for posting
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
Such a talented group
I listening this fantastic music with my father.
Beautiful...
I loved him madly!!!
2022, and we forget the great's that got us here.
Love this song it is a nice song to dance to
I loved him madley in Milan, at Lirico!!!
Harlem is represented. You just gotta take that "A" Train. This is an historically interesting broadcast. Thanks Bob for sharing this new take on a classic. Take the A Train is my main ringtone! :p
I like this music
Love Duke Ellington, take the a train.
This is one of my favorites. It sounds exactly as the name says. It sounds like you're in an urban city developing during the times the song was written. I live music that expresses things like that.
Good for You Guys Billy &The Duke &The Bass Man
Fantastic!!
This is by far my favorite Duke song. He was such a creative and talented man.
RIP Mr. Ellington
Billie Strayhorn wrote this song.
My most enormous regret is not to have seen the Duke inParis when I as a strident during thé beginnings it the sixties!
Wonderful!!!
That introduction of Strayhorn was beautiful to watch.
Ernie Sheppard with some cool scat.!!!
Love you Duke
Mamma mia ! Che Grande artista e orchestra.
this is great
the man cough with class.
Lovin the design of the set as much as the music, which is a lot
Were playing this for high school jazz band
This is nothing less than American classical music.
I want an Ab from Duke Ellington ... :(
That is swinging music that i love
SICK!!!!
back when music was music.
The 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's 60's, 70's, and 80's were the best decade for music. The 20's, 30's, 40's was the swingin' era of that time. Where jazz music was very great and it made people feel so good. Makes me think of what the Mafia gangs would listen to. The 50's and 60's was the rock and roll era. Elvis dominated the 50's while the whole British Invasion took over the 60's with legendary bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, etc. The 70's is what I like to call the hippie music era where the music made you feel so high and care free. The 80's was the funk era. Famous artists such as Michael Jackson made the top with his well known funky music that made everyone wanna get up and shake what their mamma have them. Oh how music was back then. Although I never lived in those times, I know that it's better than today's auto tuned crap
And the Beach Boys especially for the 60's also
No, you are incorrect. Extremely incorrect. Music has to evolve and it hasn't evolved to this mainstream crap you're talking about. There's another side to the current generation's music. In the 90s, there was Gang Starr (Talib Kweli and Guru), ATCQ, Bad Brains, Dr. Dre, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, and more. In the 2000's, there was MF Doom, Madlib, J Dilla, Eminem, Arcade Fire, Outkast, Radiohead, and more. Now you have Frank Ocean, Erykah Badu, Kanye West (Yes, I said his name because MBDTF was awesome), Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Death Grips, Kamasi Washington, and more. And there's a huge amount of mind-blowing avant-garde groups and soloists out there now. Just go to a channel called Don Mount to check the various groups out. Just check my man. Just check.
robots take control now
+evi elfrida yes jajaja
Miss you Cousin Betty Roche and love you always.
Ernie Shepard , Dios del Olimpo ❤
Shepherd is amazing....
very good
Gods!!!...
the double kick drum is crazy
Duke super
a'right Ernie!
Till mina vänner,God Jul.
😳 WoW 😮
The Duke and the Count both never went too far from their blues roots.
i like the double bass drum set :D
3:51 *Humph!* - Humphrey Lyttelton (who, of course, has also waxed his version of Take the A-Train).
Maravilloso!
WE THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR WAITING, WOULD YOU WELCOME PLEASE, THE ROLLING STONES!!!
Jane's ww2 fighters. I liked the soundtrack 20 years ago. Btw feather the throttle on the messerschmitt 262. It stalls easily. ;)
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It real good I'm duke so do not hate🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
GlennSMITH from Wales,it looks like humphrey littleton and i think that rolph erickson from sweden is on trumpet
Sheow!
anyone know where i can listen to this version with ella fitzgerald singing to this????
Super! Go listen to everything else and compare...
African American Classic
gone with the wind
Ab for billy! haha duke.
He was amazing up until his last recording
Does someone know if this version has been recorded on any medium? Really wanna get it!!
I used to have the cd but don't recall the name of the album
Ahhh there’s the Bari
you are probably at the right website, mate...
@rabesauce spell his name right...Billy Strayhorn. Show respect for the man, he was a mastermind in music
If you look up the word "class" in the dictionary you will find a picture of Duke Ellington. Remember, take the A Train everybody.....
was that Humphrey Littleton in the Audience at end??
Yes.
Muito bem.
Enjoyed it! Like I wnna be on their period
You must take the A Train
ハーレムのシュガー・ヒルへ行きたいんだったら
To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem
“Ａ”列車に乗らなくちゃ
If you miss the A Train
あの列車に乗り損ねると
You'll find you've missed the quickest way to Harlem
ハーレムへの近道を逃してしまうよ
Hurry, get on, now, it's coming
さあ、急いで、もう列車が来るよ
Listen to those rails a-thrumming (All Aboard!)
レールが音をたてているのが聞こえるだろ？
Get on the A Train
さあ、みんな“Ａ”列車に乗って！
Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem
すぐにハーレムのシュガー・ヒルに着くさ
What year was this performance?
How do you get to Harlem?
tom dehm follow the name of the song to 125th Harlem station
You take the A train!
Esperanza's ancestor (musical ancestor)