4 Transcriptions of Duke Ellington - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
This jazz standard, composed by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, is celebrated for popularizing the term "swing" in music. Its infectious rhythm and call-and-response structure made it a cornerstone of big band repertoire.
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is one of Duke Ellington's most iconic compositions, co-written with lyricist Irving Mills. First recorded in 1932, it famously codified the concept of "swing" in jazz and became a blueprint for the Big Band era.
This Duke Ellington classic, co-written with Irving Mills, became a defining anthem of the Swing Era. The song's catchy riff and call-and-response structure exemplify early 1930s jazz innovation.
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is one of Duke Ellington's most famous compositions, co-written with lyricist Irving Mills. It became a defining anthem of the swing era and was first recorded in 1931.
A landmark jazz composition by Duke Ellington, famously emphasizing the importance of swing rhythm in jazz music. Originally recorded in 1932 with lyrics by Irving Mills.
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