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 Travis Air Force Base, California, March 4, 1958
1. Main Stem
2. Dancing In The Dark
3. Stompy Jones
4. Stomping At The Savoy
5. Time On My Hands
6. Sophisticated Lady
7. Take The "A" Train (Instrumental)
8. All Heart
9. Just A-Settin' And A-Rockin'
10. Take The "A" Train (Vocal)
11. Where Or When
12. The Mooch
13. One O'Clock Jump
14. Autumn Leaves
15. Oh, Lady Be Good
16. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Released 1987.