Thing's Ain't What They Used To Be // Shuffle Swing //

"Things Ain't What They Used to Be" is a 1942 jazz standard with music by Mercer Ellington and lyrics by Ted Persons.
Background
In 1941 there was a strike against the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, of which Duke Ellington was a member. Because of the strike he could not air his songs on the radio. Instead, he used songs written by his son Mercer and pianist Billy Strayhorn. Strayhorn's compositions of this time include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge" and "Day Dream". Mercer wrote "Things Ain't What They Used to Be", "Blue Serge" and "Moon Mist".
Jazz musician and historian Chris Tyle argues that most likely Mercer Ellington came up with the melody and his father then arranged the song for the band.[2] The song is most often played as an instrumental. Lyrics were written by Ted Persons.[1] Johnny Hodges played it first, in Hollywood on July 3, 1941.
I played with track from book "Jazz Standards For The Drumset" by Brian Fullen. This is Shuffle swing and AB 12 bar blues.
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Jazz Standards for Drumset
A Comprehensive Guide to Authentic Jazz Playing Using 12 Must-Know Tunes
In this book with online audio access package, Brian Fullen teaches the essentials of jazz drumming through the use of twelve classic jazz tunes, including Real Book-type lead sheets and play-along tracks. The book includes a complete background on multiple jazz styles including Bebop, Jazz Waltz, Latin and Fusion; essential jazz terminology with definitions and usage; and an extensive reference section, including recommended recordings.
Song List
All Of Me
Bluesette
Body And Soul
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Four
The Girl From Ipanema (Garôta De Ipanema)
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
St. Thomas
Satin Doll
Stompin' At The Savoy
Take The “A” Train
Things Ain't What They Used To Be

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