This 1956 album features updated arrangements of Duke Ellington’s early compositions. Recorded for Bethlehem at Universal Recording Corp., Chicago on February 7 and 8, 1956.
Remastered on 180g Black Vinyl.
| Johnny Hodges | alto sax |
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| Paul Gonsalves | tenor sax |
| Russell Procope | alto sax, clarinet |
| Jimmy Hamilton | tenor sax, clarinet |
| Harry Carney | baritone sax, bass clarinet |
| “Cat” Anderson | trumpet |
| Ray Nance | trumpet, violin on “Lonesome Lullaby” |
| Clark Terry | trumpet |
| Willie Cook | trumpet |
| Britt Woodman | trombone |
| John Sanders | trombone |
| Quentin Jackson | trombone |
| Duke Ellington | piano |
| Jimmy Woods | bass |
| Sam Woodyard | drums |