Much Anymore (remastered 2019) - Don't Get Around

Long before it became a staple for crooners, the track began its life as an instrumental titled . Recorded on May 4, 1940, it featured the Duke Ellington Orchestra at the peak of its powers, with Johnny Hodges’ alto saxophone providing the song’s signature soulful, "lazy Sunday" yearning.

: Lawrence Brown’s trombone solo on the bridge, which feels more present and "vocal" than ever. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Remastered 2019)

The song endures because it legitimizes the choice to withdraw. Whether it’s a widow hesitant to stir up happy memories or someone simply preferring their own company to the "crowded floor," Ellington’s melody provides a dignified backdrop for solitude. Long before it became a staple for crooners,