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 | Swamp Fire | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 2 | Caravan | Money Jungle |
| 3 | Asphalt Jungle | Vol 4 - Black & White Classics |
| 4 | Tea For Two | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 5 | I Can't Believe That You're In Lover With Me | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 6 | Take The A Train (Closer) | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 7 | Overture To A Jam Session | Duke Ellington Centenary Collection |
| 8 | Flippant Flurry | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 9 | In A Jam | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 10 | Far Away Blues | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 11 | On The Alamo | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 12 | Solitude | Money Jungle |
| 13 | Backward Country Boy Blues | Money Jungle |
| 14 | A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |
| 15 | A Little Max (Alternate Take) | Money Jungle |
| 16 | Memphis Blues | Duke Ellington Centenary Collection |
| 17 | How High The Moon | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 18 | Frustration | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra (1946-1947) |
| 19 | Sono | The "Collection" '46-47 Recordings - Vol. 1 |
| 20 | Jam-A-Ditty | Duke Ellington & His World Famous Orchestra Vol2 ( |