Old Man Blues

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Old Man Blues is a classic jazz composition by Duke Ellington, known for its swinging big band arrangement and prominent clarinet and brass features.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf big band piece
jazz composition
musical composition
arrangementType big band arrangement
associatedAct Duke Ellington Orchestra NERFINISHED
associatedArtist Duke Ellington NERFINISHED
composer Duke Ellington NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
featuresInstrument clarinet
double bass
drums
piano
saxophone
trombone
trumpet
genre jazz
hasNotableFeature prominent clarinet lines
strong brass riffs
swinging ensemble passages
hasProminentSection brass section
clarinet section
language instrumental
notableFor classic Duke Ellington big band sound
performanceContext big band performance
rhythmicFeel swing feel
style big band jazz
subgenre swing
tempoCharacteristic medium-up tempo
typicalUse jazz concert repertoire
swing dance repertoire

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Sophisticated Ladies includesSong Old Man Blues