The Penguin is an instrumental tune written by Raymond Scott. It was first released in 1938 by the Raymond Scott Quintette. Although there is no single original album listed, the piece has been issued on numerous releases and later covered by a wide range of artists, including Ambrose & His Orchestra in 1939 and The Beau Hunks Sextette in 1995, with other versions such as Don Byron in 1996. The tune is a hallmark of Scott’s whimsical instrumental style and is published by Cinephonic Music Co Ltd GEMA (ISWC T-070.165.299-4). Genre wise, it sits in instrumental jazz/novelty.
