Another Ellington ballad, “In A Sentimental Mood” is the seventh tune on my Solo Jazz Guitar Standards, Vol. 1 disc.

http://cdbaby.com/cd/schlegel8

This song was the earliest recorded on the disc.  I did it back in 2000 on a borrowed Epiphone Emperor, before I actually owned one!  This was from back when I was just starting to get my bearings in this type of work.  I think it stands up admirably to the newer recordings.  In performances I usually do this dark, dreamy, laid back ballad as a contrast to my uptempo zillion-note arrangments of other standards.

People often say they recognize it or seems familiar to them.  But few remember the name or where they heard it.  It is a beautiful composition and a lot of fun to play.  I don’t have any video of me playing this tune.  So, how about another?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PYxhiHiJGM

Another Ellington oldie & goodie, a fave of mine to play.  Enjoy!