The Mooche
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"The Mooche" is an American jazz song, composed in 1928 by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills.[1] The song is in the so-called "jungle style" and includes the clarinet and muted trumpet typical of Ellington's work.[2] James "Bubber" Miley was among the musicians that recorded the original version of the song.[3]
References
- ^ Berger, David (transcription). The Mooche. Jazz at Lincoln Center Library - Essentially Ellington. 2007, EMI Mills Music, Inc.
- ^ Crouch, Stanley. The Late Show: Why Duke Ellington's late work deserves our attention. January 12, 2005, Slate.com
- ^ Gioia, Ted (reviewer). Duke Ellington (Featuring Bubber Miley): The Mooche. 2007, jazz.com
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