Autumn in New York (song)

For the 2000 film directed by Joan Chen, see Autumn in New York (film). For the 1950 album by Jo Stafford, see Autumn in New York (Jo Stafford album).
"Autumn in New York"
Song
Written 1934
Form Jazz standard
Writer(s) Vernon Duke
Language English

"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.

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