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Satin Doll
Satin Doll - is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded countless times, by such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, 101 Strings, and Nancy Wilson. Its chord progression is well known for its unusual use of chords and opening with a ii-V-I turnaround.
Satin Doll Lesson Video
Johnny Mercer was often asked to write lyrics to already popular songs. The lyrics to Satin Doll
were written after the song was already a hit in its instrumental version. Ellington used Satin Doll as the closing number at most of his concerts.
Satin Doll is in the The Daily Ukulele — Leap Year Edition
— 366 Songs for Better Living book.
Satin Doll is in the Real Book - Volume 1
— Sixth Edition book.
It is possible that the music was not co-composed by Ellington but solely by pianist-arranger Billy Strayhorn, who worked closely with Ellington.
The popular 1950s group, The Gaylords had a minor hit with their recording of Satin Doll in 1958.
( From www.jazzstandards.com ) - As a jazz standard, Early in 1953, Duke Ellington left Columbia Records to sign with Capitol Records, a company he felt would more effectively promote his music. On April 6, the band had their first Capitol recording session, producing Satin Doll, Without a Song, and Cocktails for Two. Satin Doll, with its Ellington piano solo, was a modest hit, entering the pop charts in June and rising to number twenty-seven.
Satin Doll is on my, 2015 How About More Uke?, The Curt Sheller Jazz Trio CD.
“Curt, your CD was fantastic. You are among the ukulele masters of our day.” — John K.
Satin Doll — Premium Play-along Track
Inspired by Kenny Burrell's recording.
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Play-along Demo: Desafinado
Desafinado — Premium Play-along Track with Guitar Melody Played
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The Real Book – Volume I – Sixth Edition
Updated: 05 May 2022
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Reference Charts
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