In February 1960, “Verve” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song”, the 70th 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:
- Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
- Sophisticated Lady – lyrics by Mitchell Parish, music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
- Rockin’ in Rhythm – music by Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Irving Mills
- Prelude to a Kiss – lyrics by Mack Gordon, Music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
- In a Mellow Tone – lyrics by Milt Gabler, music by Duke Ellington
- Cotton Tail – lyrics and music by Duke Ellington
- Just A-sittin’ and A-Rockin’ – lyrics by Lee Gaines, music by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
- Things Ain’t What They Used To Be – lyrics by Ted Persons, music by Mercer Ellington
- Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) – lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, music by Duke Ellington
- Do Nothing till You Hear from Me – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
- John Hardy’s Wife – Mercer Ellington