Here is a nice little recording that was never released and existed only as a test pressing. “Everything Is Hotsy Totsy Now” was a very popular tune. It was written by Irving Mills and Jimmy McHugh and was recorded by several other artists including The Original Indiana Five and The California Ramblers, and Coon Sanders Nighthawks Orchestra. Mills’ vocals are somewhat reminiscent of Cliff Edwards singing. Duke Ellington plays piano on the tune. Mills would soon became Duke’s manager and publisher. This relationship would continue until 1939.
| Title | Recording Date | Recording Location | Company |
| Everything Is Hotsy Totsy Now (Jimmy McHugh / Dorothy Fields / Irving Mills) | 6-8-1925 | New York, New York | Gennett |
| Artist | Instrument |
| Duke Ellington | Piano |
| Irving Mills | Vocals, Kazoo |
