It Don't Mean A Thing

"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington in 1931, with lyrics by Irving Mills. The song's catchy refrain emphasizes the importance of swing in jazz music. Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, leading the Quintette du Hot Club de France, recorded a notable version in 1935, infusing the piece with their distinctive gypsy jazz style. This rendition showcases Django's virtuoso guitar playing and Grappelli's expressive violin, contributing significantly to the song's enduring legacy in jazz history

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