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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 24, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: In a Sentimental Mood

The song of the day for Sunday, April 23, 2016 is “In a Sentimental Mood.”

About This Song

One of Duke Ellington’s most beautiful melodies, “In a Sentimental Mood” was composed in 1935, with the lyrics by Manny Kurtz and Irving Mills added later. The original 1935 Ellington recording features Otto Hardwick on alto sax; Benny Goodman recorded it that same year. Though the song has always been popular and is widely recorded, the 1962 recording with Ellington and John Coltrane is considered to be one of the most notable instrumental recordings.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “In A Sentimental Mood” in 1999 for Tony Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool.

In A Sentimental Mood

Listen to In A Sentimental Mood on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1999.


“In a Sentimental Mood,” as well as Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, is available from iTunes.

Here’s that 1962 recording of “In A Sentimental Mood” featuring Duke Ellington and John Coltrane.

In A Sentimental Mood

Listen to In A Sentimental Mood on Spotify. Duke Ellington · Song · 1963.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, John Coltrane, Manny Kurtz

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