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Flaming Youth

The Whoopee Makers

Arthur Whetsol, Barney Bigard , Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Fred Guy , Freddie Jenkins, Harry Carney, Joe Nanton , Johnny Hodges, Sonny Greer , Wellman Braud

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This recording was produced in New York City on September 10th 1929 featuring Freddie Jenkins, Cootie Williams, and Arthur Whetsol trumpets, Joe Nanton trombone, Johnny Hodges clarinet, alto, & soprano sax, Harry Carney clarinet, alto, & baritone sax, Barney Bigard clarinet & tenor sax, Duke Ellington piano, director, & arranger, Fred Guy banjo, Wellman Braud string bass, and Sonny Greer drums.

*"Flaming Youth" was composed by Duke Ellington.

The Ellington Orchestra recorded under a number of alternate names including "The Whoopee Makers".