Duke Ellington Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Duke Ellington (1899–1974) was a pianist from Washington, D.C., famous for many jazz standards such as “Take the ‘A’ Train.” We’ve compiled a selection of his popular pieces that feature not only swing jazz but also folkloric elements—please take a look!
Playlist
| Duke Ellington Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Take The A TrainDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | The Japanese title “A Ressha de Ikou” is just way too… |
| 2 | In a Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane |  play_arrow | A dream collaboration between two great masters, an elegant masterpiece |
| 3 | It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington |  play_arrow | The jazz legend, Duke Ellington... |
| 4 | Mood IndigoDuke Ellington & His orchestra |  play_arrow | Mood Indigo |
| 5 | C Jam BluesDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | The Perfect Practice Tune for Jazz Beginners: “C Jam Blues” |
| 6 | CaravanDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | Released in the United States in 2014, it won an Academy... |
| 7 | I Got It Bad And That Ain’t GoodDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | Duke Ellington and Paul … |
| 8 | IsfahanDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | A jazz classic, a melancholy autumn melody |
| 9 | It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)Duke Ellington |  play_arrow | "If it doesn't swing, it doesn't mean a thing," ... |
| 10 | Jingle bellsDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | Duke Ellington is the king of jazz. |
| 11 | Satin DollDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | Duke Ellington’s Masterpieces and Life |
| 12 | Satin DollDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring performance in perfect unity with the piano |
| 13 | Sophisticated LadyDuke Ellington & His orchestra |  play_arrow | In 1932, a piece by Duke Ellington... |