Serenade To a Song; Chicago

Serenade To a Song; Chicago

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Description
side 1: Benny Carter and his Orchestra. Serenade To a Song; side 2: Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. Chicago (Decca 4203), from the album, Alto Saxology (Decca 246).
78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1940 and released on Decca 3262. Side 2 was originally recorded in 1933 and released on Decca 800. The album was released in 1942.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
sound recording
recording date
1940
1933
release date
1942
recording artist
Benny Carter and his Orchestra
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra
manufacturer
Decca
place made
United States: New York, New York
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
ID Number
1978.0670.577
accession number
1978.0670
maker number
4203
246
catalog number
1978.0670.577
Credit Line
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
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Data Source
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