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Ko-Ko

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

19 sources

19 cited facts

  • 1973
  • 2:44
  • 155 BPM · D# minor

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  1. Written by Duke Ellington, also Cotton Tail, Sophisticated Lady (Rosemary Clooney) and In a Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington)

  2. Released on Bluebird, also Sunrise Serenade (Glenn Miller and His Orchestra), Moonlight Serenade (Glenn Miller and His Orchestra) and Begin the Beguine (Artie Shaw and His Orchestra)

  3. Part of The Blanton-Webster Band, also Jack the Bear, Harlem Air Shaft and Never No Lament (Don’t Get Around Much Anymore)

Credits

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Written by
Duke Ellington
Performed by
Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, Fred Guy, Harry Carney, Jimmy Blanton, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Otto Hardwick, Rex Stewart, Sonny Greer and Wallace Jones
Part of
The Blanton-Webster Band
Released on
Bluebird

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Sources (19)

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  1. 1MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Barney Bigard

    Ko-Ko was performed by Barney Bigard

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  2. 2MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Ben Webster

    Ko-Ko was performed by Ben Webster

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Cootie Williams

    Ko-Ko was performed by Cootie Williams

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Duke Ellington

    Ko-Ko was performed by Duke Ellington

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Fred Guy

    Ko-Ko was performed by Fred Guy

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Harry Carney

    Ko-Ko was performed by Harry Carney

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Jimmy Blanton

    Ko-Ko was performed by Jimmy Blanton

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton

    Ko-Ko was performed by Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Johnny Hodges

    Ko-Ko was performed by Johnny Hodges

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Juan Tizol

    Ko-Ko was performed by Juan Tizol

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  11. 11MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Lawrence Brown

    Ko-Ko was performed by Lawrence Brown

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  12. 12MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Otto Hardwick

    Ko-Ko was performed by Otto Hardwick

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  13. 13MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Rex Stewart

    Ko-Ko was performed by Rex Stewart

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  14. 14MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Sonny Greer

    Ko-Ko was performed by Sonny Greer

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  15. 15MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was performed by Wallace Jones

    Ko-Ko was performed by Wallace Jones

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  16. 16MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was written by Duke Ellington

    Ko-Ko was written by Duke Ellington

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  17. 17MusicBrainz Ko-Ko is part of the release The Blanton-Webster Band

    Ko-Ko is part of the release The Blanton-Webster Band

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  18. 18MusicBrainz Bluebird is the label of the song Ko-Ko

    Bluebird is the label of the song Ko-Ko

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  19. 19MusicBrainz Ko-Ko was released on 1973

    Ko-Ko was released on 1973

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026