Share this postTake the A Trainmichaelwelchpublications.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherTake the A Train4 SticksNotes From An Old DrummerJul 02, 2024Share this postTake the A Trainmichaelwelchpublications.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShare1×0:00-2:30Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Take the “A” Train: Composed in 1939 by Billy Strayhorn. Performed and recorded by many including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day and more. My arrangement is very straight ahead with modification to the rhythmic form, played in 5/4