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"Take the 'A' Train", composed by Billy Strayhorn, became the theme song of Duke Ellington's orchestra and a jazz standard, symbolizing the Harlem Renaissance and New York's subway culture.

Iconic jazz standard originally written by Billy Strayhorn in 1939, later adopted as the theme song for Duke Ellington's orchestra. The title refers to the New York City Subway's A Train service to Harlem.

Composed in 1939, "Take The A Train" became the signature tune of Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Its lyrics were added later by Joya Sherrill. The title refers to the New York City subway line to Harlem, reflecting the jazz scene’s cultural hub.

This jazz standard became the theme song of Duke Ellington's orchestra, symbolizing the swing era. Strayhorn wrote it in 1939 after Ellington gave him directions to his apartment via the A subway line in NYC.

"Take The 'A' Train" is a jazz standard composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1939, famously adopted as the signature tune of Duke Ellington's orchestra. Its title refers to the New York City subway line to Harlem. The piece epitomizes the swing era and remains a cornerstone of big band repertoire.