As the 1960s rolled around, Duke Ellington saw his reputation burnished, recovering from many of the negative impressions that haunted him in the 1950s.

This was mostly obvious by te number of famous musicians who made it a point to work with him around this time. In this show, Ellington shares the limelight with renowned artists such as Charles Mingus, Coleman Hawkins, Louis Armstrong and even John Coltrane.

Featured tracks include:

Single Petal of a Rose

Black Beauty (from “Reminiscing in Tempo” album)

Do Nothin’ ‘Til You Hear from Me – w/ Louis Armstrong

Duke’s Place - w/ Louis Armstrong

Self Portrait of the Bean – w/ Coleman Hawkins

Money Jungle – w/ Charles Mingus

Very Special – w/ Charles Mingus

Caravan – w/ Charles Mingus

In a Sentimental Mood – w/ John Coltrane

Take the ‘A’ Train (revisited)