Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (29 April, 1899 - 24 May, 1974), also known as simply "Duke", was an American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader. Through the ranks of Duke Ellington's Orchestra passed some of the biggest names in jazz, including Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, Bubber Miley, Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton, Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Harry Carney, Sonny Greer, Otto Hardwick, Clark Terry, Jimmy Blanton, Ray Nance, Paul Gonsalves, and Wellman Braud. Many musicians stayed with him for decades. And while all of them were remarkable in their own right, and they all would have probably made it into the annals of jazz history no matter who they played for, it was Ellington's genius as a composer, pianist, bandleader, celebrity personality, and, most importantly, arranger, that made them the most incredible orchestral unit in the history of jazz. His ability to write and arrange for personalities,
| 1 | Violet Blue | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 2 | Wig Wise | Money Jungle |
| 3 | In A Jam | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 4 | Golden Cress | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 5 | Rockabye River | The "Collection" '46-47 Recordings - Vol. 1 |
| 6 | I Can't Believe That You're In Lover With Me | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 7 | Rugged Romeo | The "Collection" '46-47 Recordings - Vol. 1 |
| 8 | Who Struck John? | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 9 | Embraceable You | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 10 | Take The A Train (Closer) | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 11 | Very Special | Money Jungle |
| 12 | Money Jungle | Money Jungle |
| 13 | Jam-A-Ditty | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 14 | Moon Mist | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 15 | Take The A Train (Theme) | The "Collection" '46-47 Recordings - Vol. 1 |
| 16 | Royal Garden Blues | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 17 | Indiana | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 18 | Come Rain Or Come Shine | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 19 | The Unbooted Character | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 20 | Sultry Sunset | Duke Ellington Centenary Collection |