Does anyone know the names of big band/swing jazz music in minor keys?

glennmagusharvey

I'm in the music for some minor-key big-band jazz now, like, exciting, lively, but in a minor key.  Think "In the Mood" but in a minor key, for example.

Any suggestions?

Sredni Vashtar

For a vocal example: Nina Simone's version of "Feeling Good" is an eternal classic.

Bee

Might be a good place to start.

MetaFour

Duke Ellington's "jungle music" from the '20s, '30s, and '40s. For example:

"The Mooche"

"It Don't Mean a Thing"

"Caravan"

"Ko-Ko"

"Conga Brava"

Look up the anthology Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band and pick out the songs that fit what you're looking for.