1st RECORDING OF: Caravan - Barney Bigard (1936)

Here's the original version of "Caravan," with Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters.

Here are the personnel:

Barney Bigard, Clarinet

Duke Ellington, Piano

Cootie Williams, Trumpet

The song's composer, Juan Tizol, on Trombone

Harry Carney, Baritone Sax

Billy Taylor, Bass

Sonny Greer, Drums

Obviously, Barney's group consisted of members of Mr. Ellington's orchestra, including the Duke himself.

Recorded in Hollywood on December 19, 1936 and released on Variety #VA 515.