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Autumn in New York (song)

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Written
  
1934

Writer(s)
  
Vernon Duke

Genre
  
Jazz

"Autumn in New York" is a jazz standard composed by Vernon Duke in 1934 for the Broadway musical Thumbs Up! which opened on December 27, 1934, performed by J. Harold Murray. Many versions of the song have been recorded over the years by numerous musicians and singers.

Jazz versions have been performed by Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Stan Kenton, Sarah Vaughan and Sheila Jordan. A duet of the song was also recorded by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Among the instrumental performances of the tune is a legendary version by guitarist Tal Farlow.

Notable recordings

  • 2011  – Bob Welch
  • References

    Autumn in New York (song) Wikipedia