T.T. On Toast; I Don't Know Why I Love You So

T.T. On Toast; I Don't Know Why I Love You So

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Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. side 1: T.T. On Toast; side 2: I Don't Know Why I Love You So (Columbia 37296), from the album, Hot Jazz Classics - Ellington Special (Columbia C-127).
78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1938. Side 2 was recorded in 1936. This album was released in 1947.

The cover art for this album was made by Robert M. Jones (1913-1993) an American graphic designer and printmaker. Jones worked as art director for Columbia Records from 1945-1953, then for RCA Victor and affiliated labels.

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
sound recording
recording date
1938
1936
release date
1947
recording artist
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra
manufacturer
Columbia
place made
United States
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
ID Number
1978.0670.513
maker number
37296
C-127
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.513
Credit Line
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
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Data Source
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