Victor matrix D6VB-2094. Suddenly it jumped / Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Jimmy Hamilton ; Taft Jordan ; Oscar Pettiford

Additional Information
  • Description: Jazz/dance band
  • Instrumentation: 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 6 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Instrumental
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used"; "Mr. Rush, present."
The Victor BHC for this matrix has not been found. It is likely, but not confirmed, that issued takes derive from this matrix as the song in question has not surfaced in other session ledgers. The master take is not confirmed.
Source(s): Victor ledgers; CD: Duke Ellington centennial edition : The complete RCA Victor recordings (roles for Procope, Carney, Sears, Hamilton, and Hodges); Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
7/9/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master Victor 20-3135 10-in.
7/9/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master Gramophone B-9847 10-in.
7/9/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master RCA Victor DUKE16 Compact disc
7/9/1946 Hollywood, California 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D6VB-2094. Suddenly it jumped / Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Jimmy Hamilton ; Taft Jordan ; Oscar Pettiford," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300007204/D6VB-2094-Suddenly_it_jumped.

Victor matrix D6VB-2094. Suddenly it jumped / Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Jimmy Hamilton ; Taft Jordan ; Oscar Pettiford. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300007204/D6VB-2094-Suddenly_it_jumped.

"Victor matrix D6VB-2094. Suddenly it jumped / Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Jimmy Hamilton ; Taft Jordan ; Oscar Pettiford." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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