In December 1952, “Clef Records” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington”, the sixth Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded in December 1952, and was produced by Norman Granz. This is the first of two Oscar Petersons Duke Ellington songbook albums (released in the 50’s as 10”).

Personnel:

• Oscar Peterson – piano
• Barney Kessel – guitar
• Ray Brown – double bass
• David Stone Martin – artwork
• Norman Granz – liner notes, supervision

Track listing:

All tracks by Duke Ellington, except where noted.

1. John Hardy’s Wife – Mercer Ellington
2. Sophisticated Lady – Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish
3. Things Ain’t What They Used to Be – Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons
4. Just A-Sittin’ and A-Rockin’ – Lee Gaines, Billy Strayhorn
5. In a Mellow Tone
6. I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) – Paul Francis Webster
7. Prelude to a Kiss – Mack Gordon, Irving Mills
8. Cotton Tail
9. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington, Bob Russell
10. Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn
11. Rockin’ in Rhythm – Irving Mills
12. Never No Lament (Do Nothin’ Til You Hear from Me) – Duke Ellington, Bob Russell