Oscar Peterson : Plays the Duke Ellington Song Book

After the introduction of the LP format in the mid-fifties, jazz producer Norman Granz presented the jazz world with conceptual albums based on the compositions of the most famous American songwriters. This particular recording came about during a series of intense sessions during which Peterson and his band taped many different songbooks by the most renowned American composers. Throughout 1959, Peterson waxed his tributes to Harry Warren & Vincent Youmans, Cole Porter, the present homage to the Duke, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, and Jimmy McHugh.

Track Listing:
1. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Oscar Peterson
2. Sophisticated Lady – Oscar Peterson
3. Rockin’ in Rhythm – Oscar Peterson
4. Prelude to a Kiss – Oscar Peterson
5. In a Mellow Tone – Oscar Peterson
6. Cottontail – Oscar Peterson
7. Just a Sittin’ and a Rockin’ – Oscar Peterson
8. Things Ain’t What They Use