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"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1939. It became the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, symbolizing the swing era. The title refers to the New York City Subway's A train route to Harlem.

"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1939. It became the theme song of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, symbolizing the swing era. The title refers to the A subway line in New York City, leading to Harlem. Though composed by Strayhorn, it is often associated with Ellington due to its central role in his repertoire.

Composed in 1941, "Take the 'A' Train" became the signature tune of Duke Ellington's orchestra, though it was written by Billy Strayhorn. A defining piece of the swing era, it references the New York City subway route to Harlem.

"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1939, famously adopted as the theme song of Duke Ellington's orchestra. Its swinging melody and sophisticated harmonies epitomize the Big Band era.

"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1939. It became the theme song of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and is renowned for its sophisticated harmonies and swing rhythm.