Duke Ellington - 1969 All-Star Tribute to Duke Ellington

Duke's 70th birthday was celebrated in style with a jazz "who's who" at a White House gala, but this incredible event was not broadcast in the U.S., nor were it's tapes commercially released. This CD unveils these 28 performances by Dave Brubeck, Earl Hines, Joe Williams and Duke himself among others; Duke's Pat piano piece, dedicated to Pat Nixon, has never been heard elsewhere!

1) Take the 'A' Train
2) Medley 1: I Got It Bad - Jim Hall
3) Medley 1: Chelsea Bridge
4) Medley 1: Satin Doll - Jim Hall
5) Medley 1: Sophisticated Lady - Jim Hall
6) Medley 1: Just Squeeze Me
7) Medley 1: I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
8) Medley 1: Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me
9) Medley 1: Don't Get Around Much Anymore
10) Medley 1: In a Mellotone
11) In a Sentimental Mood - Jim Hall
12) Prelude to a Kiss
13) Ring Dem Bells
14) Medley 2: Drop Me Off in Harlem
15) Medley 2: All Too Soon
16) Medley 2: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
17) Things Ain't What They Used to Be - Dave Brubeck
18) Perdido
19) Warm Valley
20) Caravan
21) Mood Indigo
22) Medley 3: Prelude to a Kiss
23) Medley 3: I Didn't Know About You
24) Praise God and Dance
25) Come Sunday
26) Heritage
27) Jump for Joy
28) Pat - Duke Ellington