Ellington,Duke Piano In The Background CD

Digitally re-mastered edition of this 1960 album including four bonus tracks. Contains Duke Ellington's complete original album Piano in the Background, a revision by the Duke of some of his greatest hits, most of which showcase him as a piano soloist. As a bonus, we have added the complete four-movement 'Suite Thursday', composed by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn and recorded around the same time as this LP. Essential Jazz Classics.

1. Happy Go Lucky Local 3:02 2. What Am I Here For? 4:08 3. Kinda Dukish/Rockin' in Rhythm 5:52 4. Perdido 6:49 5. I'm Beginning to See the Light 2:06 6. Mid-Riff 4:29 7. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 4:33 8. Main Stem 4:15 9. Take the "A" Train 5:33 10. Lullaby of Birland 5:23 11. The Wailer 4:25 12. Dreamy Sort of Thing 3:56 13. Lullaby of Birdland [Version 2] 5:27 14. Misfit Blues [Suite Thursday Part I] 4:12* 15. Schwiphti [Suite Thursday Part II] 3:07* 16. Zweet Zurzday [Suite Thursday Part III] 3:59* 17. Lay-By [Suite Thursday Part Iv] 4:50*