Don't Get Around Much Anymore (digital Remastered 1992) May 2026

The breathes fresh life into Ellington’s signature sophisticated swing. By cleaning up the analog hiss of the original recordings, this version highlights the lush textures of the horn section and the impeccable timing of the rhythm section. It captures that specific "Ellington Effect"—where the orchestra sounds like a single, breathing organism.

"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is a timeless jazz standard, originally composed by Duke Ellington in 1940 as an instrumental titled "Never No Lament." With lyrics later added by Bob Russell, it became a soulful anthem for the socially exhausted and the heartbroken alike. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Digital Remastered 1992)

Whether you're listening to the instrumental brilliance of the Big Band or a vocal rendition, this remastered track remains the definitive soundtrack for those "staying in" nights. It’s elegant, slightly melancholic, and perpetually cool. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is a timeless