In February 1960, “Verve” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song”, the 70^th Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded July – August 1959, at “Universal” in Chicago, and was produced by Norman Granz.

Personnel:

• Oscar Peterson – piano
• Ray Brown – double bass
• Ed Thigpen – drums
• John Altoon – artwork

Track listing:

1. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
2. Sophisticated Lady – lyrics by Mitchell Parish, music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
3. Rockin’ in Rhythm – music by Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Irving Mills
4. Prelude to a Kiss – lyrics by Mack Gordon, Music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
5. In a Mellow Tone – lyrics by Milt Gabler, music by Duke Ellington
6. Cotton Tail – lyrics and music by Duke Ellington
7. Just A-sittin’ and A-Rockin’ – lyrics by Lee Gaines, music by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
8. Things Ain’t What They Used To Be – lyrics by Ted Persons, music by Mercer Ellington
9. Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn
10. I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) – lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, music by Duke Ellington
11. Do Nothing till You Hear from Me – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
12. John Hardy’s Wife – Mercer Ellington