The song of the day for Monday, January 6, 2025, is “Caravan.”
About This Song
Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol wrote “Caravan” in 1936, with lyrics by Irving Mills. “Caravan” is one of the most popular Duke Ellington songs and has been recorded steadily over the years. In The Jazz Standards, Al Gioia attributes its popularity as a jazz song due to “the composition’s adaptability to a modernistic, modal-based approach.”
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Caravan” on March 16, 1962, for his album On The Glory Road, which was due to be released in 1962 but was pulled at the last moment. Thankfully, the album was released in the 2011 Complete Collection boxed set and is now available on streaming services. “Caravan” was arranged and conducted by Ralph Sharon, featuring Chico Hamilton and Jo Jones on percussion.
“Caravan,” as well as On The Glory Road, is available from Apple Music.
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