"This is one in a series of ten albums that, taken together, is the definitive collection of the significant compositions written by Duke Ellington and some other songs long associated with his body of work. These recordings were personally produced by Duke Ellington himself and have remained in his private collection since their completion. Documenting a large portion of his musical work, some of which have never been commercially released, these private recordings are being made available by Ellington's family for the first time."
Recorded at Universal Studio, Chicago, 1956.
March 17: Side 1: 2, 4, 6, 7, Side 2:5
March 18: Side 2: 3, 7
March 19: Side 1: 1, Side 2: 1, 2
December 16: Side 1: 3, 5, Side 2: 4, 6, 8
Traacklist:
Side 1:
1. March 19th Blues (5:26)
2. Feet Bone (2:43)
3. In A Sentimental Mood (3:05)
4. Disconnected (3:02)
5. Jump For Joy (1:53)
6. Just Scratchin The Surface (3:06)
7. Long Time Blues (8:39)
Side 1:
1. Prelude To A Kiss (3:29)
2. Miss Lucy (3:17)
3. Uncontrived (5:13)
4. Satin Doll (2:34)
5. Do Not Disturb (2:47)
6. Love You Madly (3:22)
7. Short Sheet Cluster (2:36)
8. Moon Mist (3:27)
Released 1988.