alto saxophone [uncredited], soprano saxophone [uncredited] Otto Hardwick baritone saxophone [uncredited], alto saxophone [uncredited] Harry Carney clarinet [uncredited], tenor saxophone [uncredited] Barney Bigard double bass [uncredited] Billy Taylor Sr. drums [uncredited] Sonny Greer piano [uncredited] Duke Ellington trumpet [uncredited], leader Cootie Williams valve trombone [uncredited] Juan Tizol Recorded in New York on October 26 of 1937.
According to the ledgers of this session (via the Mosaic set Duke Ellington: 1936-40 Small Group Sessions), Ellington isn't heard on Side A, but close listening reveals Ellington's presence on that track. Matrix / Runout: M 671-1 (Side A) Matrix / Runout: M 669-2 (Side B)