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Ellington claims he improvised the song to calm a bar fight
Called it a "typical negro piece"
Most well known version, Coltrane x Ellington in 1962

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In a sentimental mood
I can see the stars come through my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of every kiss
Drifts a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss
You make my paradise complete
Rose petals seem to fall
It's all I could dream to call you mine
My heart's a lighter thing
Since you made this night a thing divine
In a sentimental mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt that you'd be loving sentimental me

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This version feels very slow, calming and vibey. It sounds like the kind of version to fall asleep to. Since it's the original version, it's hard to tell what is from the piece and what is being intentionally changed.

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IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD by Duke Ellington 1935

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Sonny Rollins and the Modern Jazz Quartet (1953)

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Sonny Rollins and the Modern Jazz Quartet (1953)

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This version takes on a much more sexy, jazz club feeling tone. I can't tell if it's a different key, or just a better quality recording, but it has a bit of a darker feel, like lights down low in a bar. The sax is really the star of the show in this one, whereas in the original, the sax was still in charge, but at least working with the rest of the band.

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Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet - In a Sentimental Mood

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This version introduces a piano, which totally changes the feel of the song. With the sax it feels very loose and freeflowing, but the piano makes it feel a little more formal. However, this does a good job showcasing multiple instruments, unlike the other two.

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Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington (1957)

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Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington (1957)

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Now we're into the era with vocals. The amazing Ella Fitzgerald introduces us to the calming, lullaby like lyrics of the piece. The musical accompaniment takes the backseat to Ella Fitzgerald's gorgeous voice, but matches it well.

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The amazing John Coltrane takes the reigns on this version. His freestyle sax skills take him off the written page into gorgeous jazz riffs. The loose, free feeling of this version is what makes it one of the most famous.

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Nancy Wilson's version has a big round bass sound underneath the piece. This deep substance pairs well with the fun, piano improvisation and Nancy Wilson's smooth, bluesy voice.

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McCoy Tyner takes this piece to a completely different place. Full of chaos and dissonance, the melody is still able to shine through, making the tune recognizable.

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This version introduces yet another instrument, the guitar. Emily Remler's smooth guitar playing adds perfectly to the calming nature that Ellington intended.

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Chris Potter and Kenny Werner's version of this song feels like the older versions, a focus on the brassy, wind instruments, with a fun loose improv solo.

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This one is a completely different angle on the rest as it's a remix in the beat. It's very noticeably still In A Sentimental Mood, but Mac Miller spins a modern take on it. #RIPMacMiller

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Mac Miller - Diablo (prod. Larry Fisherman)

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1. McCoy Tyner
2. Mac Miller
3. Emily Remler
4. Ella Fitzgerald
5. John Coltrane
6. Duke Ellington
7. Sammy Rollins
8. Nancy Wilson
9. Chris Potter
10. Art Tatum