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One of Duke Ellington's most famous compositions, this jazz standard became a manifesto of the swing era. First recorded in 1932, its catchy riff and call-and-response structure helped define the big band sound.

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.